Leading manufacturer Pratley requires a qualified Fitter with strong hydraulic troubleshooting, turning, milling and maintenance experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, minimising downtime and ensuring plant reliability through effective preventative and corrective maintenance. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and improving production equipment, with a focus on hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

 

Responsibilities include fault diagnosis, repairs, breakdown response, root cause analysis, accurate reporting, safety compliance, housekeeping, equipment upgrades, and standby or overtime when required.

 

Requirements

• Valid code 8, 10 or 14 driver's licence.

•Recognised Trade Test qualification as a Fitter.

•Minimum of 5 years' maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

•Strong practical knowledge of hydraulic systems, including pumps, cylinders, valves, power packs, presses, and hose and pipework installation and repairs.

•Ability to read and interpret hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical drawings.

•Welding and basic fabrication experience will be advantageous.

•Medically fit for work in an industrial environment.

 

Skills

• Excellent hydraulic fault-finding ability and analytical skills.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

 

Competitive & market-related remuneration. 

 

Submit applications to: careers@pratley.co.za with reference Fitter.

 

Include

1. Curriculum Vitae with contactable references.

2. Reasons for leaving recent employment.

3. Expected remuneration.

 

If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.