Mechanical Fitter

Position Title: Mechanical Fitter 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Requisition ID: 40631 

Mechanical Fitter

Internal/External Advert

 Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Mechanical Fitter in the Engineering Department to be based at the McCain Delmas site, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will report to the Mechanical Superintendent.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To maintain plant equipment in good operational condition to ensure:

• 98 % plant availability,


• that line rates are met,


• that equipment function at the required standards to meet product quality standards,


• and to minimize waste.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Maintain plant equipment and install all process machinery.


• Manufacture (turning & milling) critical machine components in workshop.


• Work to McCain Safety and Food Safety requirements.


• Maintain equipment to meet and exceed Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) requirements.


• Ensure equipment set-up aligned to McCain Manufacturing Standards.


• Draw and record spares and breakdown details through IVARA / SAP.


• Update and review critical spares requirements and report to Area Leader.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Trade Test Certificate as Mechanical Fitter.


• Grade 12 or equivalent.


• At least two years’ experience as Fitter & Turner in an FMCG environment.


• Knowledge and experience in the overhauling of pumps, packaging equipment, conveying equipment, pneumatics, and hydraulics.


• General fitting and turning experience.


• Experience in the Food Industry would be advantageous.


• Experience with working with hazardous chemicals or MHI (Major Hazard Installation) facility will be advantageous.

Deadline 17 of February 2026

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Job Family: Engineering & Technical      
Division: South Africa 
Department: ​Delmas Mechanical Engineering ​
Location(s): ZA - South Africa : Mpumalanga : Delmas 

Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)