Mechanical fitter

Overview

Job title: Mechanical fitter

Salary: Market-related

Location: Centurion, Pretoria

• Assemble, install, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose faults and perform corrective and preventative maintenance.
• Fit, align, and test mechanical components and systems.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery (e.g., grinders, lathes, drills).
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Conduct inspections to ensure equipment meets safety and quality standards.
• Replace defective parts such as bearings, gears, shafts, and seals.
• Perform mechanical repairs on truck engines, transmissions, suspensions, and hydraulics
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• Maintain accurate job cards, maintenance logs, and service records.
• Adhere to workplace safety, lockout procedures, and ISO / OEM standards.
• Assist in fabrication, welding, and machining as required.
• Work independently or as part of a maintenance or assembly team.

• Matric
• Trade-tested Mechanical Fitter (Red Seal or equivalent).
• Minimum 2–5 years mechanical fitting experience in industrial or workshop environments.
• Solid experience working with heavy-duty trucks / diesel engines / fleet vehicles
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• Ability to work with hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, and rotating equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical diagrams.
• Valid driver’s licence (Code 8/B required; Code 14 advantage for truck industry roles).
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and perform breakdown standby when required.
• Defence industry experience / security clearance is a strong advantage (understanding of military-grade equipment, disciplined environment, strict compliance).
• Knowledge of safety standards such as OHS Act, PPE requirements, and risk protocols.
• Physically fit and able to work in confined spaces and demanding environments.