Mechanical Fitter

Job description

Job Purpose

The Mechanical Fitter will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling mechanical equipment to ensure uninterrupted production operations. The role will focus on minimizing equipment downtime through preventive and corrective maintenance while ensuring compliance with safety, GMP, and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance on production equipment.
2. Install, dismantle, repair, and reassemble mechanical components and machinery.
3. Troubleshoot mechanical faults and restore equipment to operational condition promptly.
4. Carry out routine inspections of conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, motors, pumps, compressors, elevators, and other production equipment.
5. Replace worn or defective mechanical parts and ensure proper alignment and fitting.
6. Support machine installation, commissioning, and relocation projects.
7. Coordinate with the Production Department to minimize equipment downtime.
8. Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
9. Complete maintenance work orders and maintain accurate maintenance records.
10. Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend permanent corrective actions.
11. Maintain good housekeeping and implement 5S practices within the workshop and production areas.
12. Assist in spare parts identification, inventory control, and requisition.
13. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve machine reliability and plant efficiency.
14. Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and all company safety policies during maintenance activities.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Craft Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting & Machining, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a Mechanical Fitter in an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in maintaining production machinery such as conveyors, bucket elevators, packaging machines, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and pneumatic systems.
• Good knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and food safety requirements in food manufacturing.
• Good troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance reporting and documentation.
• Willingness to work shifts and respond to emergency breakdowns when required