Mechanical Fitter Vacancy – Air Products South Africa

Location: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 31 August 2025
Industry: Chemicals
Reference: [Not Specified]


About the Role

Join Air Products South Africa, a global leader in industrial gases, as a Mechanical Fitter. This role offers the opportunity to maintain critical plant equipment in a safety-focused environment, ensuring operational excellence at their Vanderbijlpark facility.


Key Responsibilities

🔧 Equipment Maintenance:

  • Perform routine inspections, repairs, and overhauls of industrial machinery
  • Troubleshoot mechanical failures to minimize downtime

⚙️ Safety & Compliance:

  • Adhere to strict safety protocols (OHS Act)
  • Identify and mitigate workplace hazards

🔄 Process Improvement:

  • Contribute to efficiency initiatives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams

📋 Documentation:

  • Maintain equipment logs using MS Office
  • Report on maintenance activities

Requirements

✅ Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 + N3 Mechanical Certificate
  • Red Seal Trade Test (Fitter/Fitter & Turner)

✅ Experience:

  • 5+ years with heavy rotating equipment
  • ASU plant experience (advantageous)

✅ Other:

  • Valid driver’s license + own transport
  • Physical fitness for manual tasks
  • Willingness for overtime/standby

Why Join Air Products?

  • Global industry leader
  • Safety-first culture
  • Career growth opportunities

How to Apply

  1. Prepare Documents:
    • Updated CV
    • Certified copies of qualifications/certifications
  2. Submit Online:

⚠️ Deadline: 31 August 2025

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