Manufacturing Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa (Now Hiring) — 30 open

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Operational Support

• Provide specialist mechanical support to shift-based production and operations teams to ensure reliable plant performance.

• Assist with fault finding and problem-solving activities, acting as a technical resource when complex mechanical issues arise.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives through practical mechanical input and equipment optimisation.

Breakdown & Running Repairs

• Carry out mechanical repairs on production and plant equipment during operations to minimise downtime.

• Respond promptly to equipment failures, ensuring safe isolation, repair, and return to service.

• Perform repairs to a high standard, focusing on durability, reliability, and long-term performance.

Planned & Preventative Maintenance

• Participate in maintenance planning and scheduling meetings, contributing technical insight and improvement suggestions.

• Execute planned, preventative, and predictive mechanical maintenance tasks in line with maintenance strategies.

• Assist in developing, updating, and improving maintenance routines to enhance equipment reliability and lifespan.

Equipment Performance & OEE

• Ensure mechanical maintenance activities support maximum equipment availability and operational efficiency.

• Contribute to achieving OEE targets through proactive maintenance and effective breakdown prevention.

• Identify recurring mechanical failures and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Housekeeping, Safety & Compliance

• Operate in a safe manner at all times in accordance with safety, health, and environmental requirements.

• Identify unsafe conditions or practices and take corrective action or escalate concerns where required.

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within work areas, ensuring tools, spares, and equipment are properly managed.

Reporting & Administration

• Complete maintenance reports, job cards, and fault logs accurately and timeously.

• Provide clear feedback to engineering and production teams regarding equipment condition, repairs, and improvement opportunities.

• Support maintenance record keeping enabling effective planning and performance analysis.

Special Requirements

• Physically capable of performing hands-on mechanical work in an industrial plant environment.

• Willing and able to work shifts, standby, callouts, and overtime as operationally required.

Core Competencies

• Mechanical maintenance systems and procedures

• Adherence to engineering and maintenance standards

• Qualified and trade-tested Fitter

• Knowledge of high-speed manufacturing and packaging machinery

General Technical Competencies

• Solid understanding of production machinery and mechanical equipment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

• High numeracy skills with the ability to perform accurate measurements and calculations

• Competence in fault diagnosis, component fitting, alignment, and mechanical assembly

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Experience & Qualifications

• NTC 3 with Mathematics and Science

• Trade Tested Fitter

• Approximately 5 years functional experience in mechanical fitting

• Approximately 1 year experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Personal Attributes

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong team player within a multi-functional maintenance environment

• Commitment to continuous learning and skills development

• Proactive, solution-driven approach to maintenance challenges

• Strong logical and diagnostic mindset when troubleshooting under pressure

• Reliable and flexible with respect to standby, callouts, and overtime requirements

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