Mechanical Fitter

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Mechanical Fitter in Boksburg we’re looking for?

Take on a new challenge and apply your mechanical maintenance expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside skilled and collaborative teammates.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring maximum equipment reliability, availability, and efficiency through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Production, Quality, Contractors, and Engineering Teams), support facility infrastructure, and contribute to production equipment reliability, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and repairs, but also support installation, modification, and overhaul activities.

• Carrying out mechanical maintenance and fault-finding activities.
• Executing repairs, installation, and modification of facility infrastructure and production equipment.
• Performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
• Conducting equipment inspections and condition assessments.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) commitments.
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies.

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Qualified Mechanical Fitter Trade Test (Red Seal).
• N3/N4 or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (advantageous).
• Mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing, industrial, facilities, rail, automotive, mining, or heavy engineering environments (minimum of 5 years).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM).
• Practical experience with mechanical equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, compressors, conveyors, bearings, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments and tools like vernier callipers, micrometres, and alignment equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and P&IDs.
• Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP PM, Maximo, or similar.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, self-motivated attitude.
• Strong understanding of Occupational Health and Safety requirements, including Lockout Tagout (LOTO), Permit-to-Work systems, and risk assessments.

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Work with new standards for rail signalling and safety practices.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility.
• Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment.
• Steer your career in…