Fitter

Reference: JHB012488-ZN-1

Our client in the manufacturing industry is urgently looking for a mechanical fitter to assist in the plant. If you have the below requirement , kindly share your cv to ***email_hidden***

Minimum requirements and Qualifications

• Matric
• Mechanical fitter qualification
• 5 years or more experience in Pharmaceutical and Manufacturing industry

Duties

Equipment Installation and Commissioning

• Install new production and packaging machinery.
• Assemble mechanical components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Assist with equipment commissioning, testing, and validation activities.

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled maintenance on production equipment.
• Inspect machinery for wear, alignment issues, leaks, and mechanical defects.
• Replace worn parts such as bearings, seals, belts, gears, and pumps.

Breakdown Maintenance

• Diagnose mechanical faults and equipment failures.
• Carry out repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Work closely with electrical technicians and engineers during troubleshooting.

Equipment Overhaul and Repairs

• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble machinery.
• Recondition pumps, valves, gearboxes, mixers, conveyors, and compressors.
• Conduct precision alignment and fitting of mechanical components.

Compliance and Documentation

• Complete maintenance records, work orders, and inspection reports.
• Follow pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with quality and validation procedures.

Health, Safety, and Hygiene

• Follow safety procedures and permit-to-work systems.
• Maintain cleanliness standards required in pharmaceutical environments.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure equipment is maintained in a way that prevents product contamination.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Participate in root-cause analysis of recurring failures.
• Suggest modifications to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.

Typical Equipment Maintained

• Mixing vessels and reactors
• Pumps and piping systems
• HVAC systems
• Compressors and vacuum systems
• Packaging machines
• Conveyors
• Water treatment and purification systems
• Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Sterilize-in-Place (SIP) systems

Skills Required

• Mechanical fitting and machining skills
• Reading engineering drawings
• Knowledge of pumps, valves, bearings, and hydraulics/pneumatics
• Fault-finding and troubleshooting
• Understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical regulations
• Good documentation and communication skills

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