Location: Nestlé Mossel Bay
Company: Nestlé
Qualification: Grade 12 (Maths and Science) and Fitter Trade Test
Experience: 2-3 years’ experience as a Fitter, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting
Closing date: 2 September 2025
Position Summary
With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Fitter to be based in Mossel Bay Factory.
In this role you will be responsible for installing and maintaining engineering equipment in first-class working conditions. Ensure efficient safe operation of machinery by repairing and adjusting equipment within the allowable tolerances. All work carried out on premises must conform to legal and statutory and internal standards if more stringent in all areas of engineering, quality, safety, health & environment. Fault finding and attending breakdowns. Complete the necessary administrative tasks for AMM, SHE, PMO`s. To be actively involved with new project installations and TPM.
A day in the life of a Fitter:
- Carry out the planned maintenance required on the plant.
- Incumbent must be proactive and prevent breakdowns on his/her patrols and show initiative to continuously improve equipment performance.
- Install, service, repair and maintain existing and new equipment.
- Follow up and recommend actions to overcome and improve problems encountered
- Attend to mechanical faults and breakdowns in all areas of the factory.
- Analyzing, investigating, and eliminating re-current faults.
- Improve functional maintenance, cleaning and reliability of equipment
- Manage minor projects and contractors in Industrial Services
- Plant knowledge and able to operate all industrial services equipment
- Repairs must be carried out quickly (first time right) and efficiently.
- Maintain a high standard of work.
- Ensure machine reliability and availability for production targets to be met.
- Undertakes to work shift, standby and overtime as per company requirements.
- Lockout & permit procedure to be always used when any person could be exposed to danger.
- Ensure any dangerous conditions must be made safe immediately.
- To correct errors on drawings and update drawings.
- Complete the necessary administrative tasks for AMM, SHE, PMO`s.
- Actively involved in projects and TPM
- Interact with production people.
- Interact with suppliers.
- Interact with contractors.
What will make you successful?
- Grade 12 (Maths and Science) and Fitter Trade Test
- 2-3 years’ experience as a Fitter, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment.
- Skilled in using precision tools, machining equipment, and hand tools.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings, diagrams, and manuals.
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults effectively.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Good awareness of safety and quality standards.