Mechanical Fitter – Cable & Electrical Lead Manufacturing

Mechanical Fitter – Cable & Electrical Lead Manufacturing

• Location: Benoni, Gauteng
• Salary: R25 000 to R30 000 (negotiable depending on experience)

Opportunity Overview

An established and growing cable manufacturing company is offering an excellent opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join its production and maintenance team. This role is ideal for a technically strong artisan who enjoys working in a fast-paced factory environment and takes pride in ensuring that machinery performs at peak efficiency.

As a key member of the maintenance department, you will play an essential role in keeping high-volume production lines running reliably. This includes cable cutting, stripping, crimping, moulding and winding equipment. If you are motivated by hands-on work, problem solving, and making a visible impact on daily operations, this position offers long-term stability and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Fault Finding

• Attend to mechanical breakdowns quickly to reduce downtime.
• Diagnose faults on cable processing machinery, including cutting, stripping, crimping and moulding equipment.
• Perform repairs, adjustments, and component replacements to restore optimal functioning.

Planned Maintenance

• Execute preventative maintenance schedules on all production machinery.
• Inspect mechanical components, identify wear patterns, and prevent recurring failures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report equipment issues proactively.

Machine Setup & Operational Support

• Assist with machine setups, tool changes and production changeovers.
• Align and calibrate mechanical tooling, crimp applicators and fixtures.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure equipment operates within required tolerances.

Technical and Workshop Duties

• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components used in machinery.
• Conduct minor fabrication, fitting and alignment tasks where required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machine reliability and efficiency.

Safety & Compliance

• Comply with all OHSA and company safety procedures.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to lock-out procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Minimum Requirements

• N3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Recognised Trade Test: Mechanical Fitter.
• Minimum 3 years mechanical fitting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with cable, wiring harness, or high-volume production machinery (advantageous).
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work shifts, overtime and standby as needed.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret technical specifications.

What This Opportunity Offers

• A stable and established manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to specialised cable production equipment and modern assembly technology.
• The chance to work closely with production, quality and engineering teams.
• A role where your contribution directly improves output, quality and operational efficiency.
• Long-term growth potential for artisans who show initiative and reliability.