Job Description

POSITION: SENIOR FITTER AND TURNER

About the Position:

We are looking for a

Senior Fitter/Turner

to perform fitting planning, installation, repairs/replacement, and oversee the mechanical maintenance department.

Working Conditions, but may change due to operational requirements:

Contract type: Permanent

Overtime hours are not applicable

Number of positions: One (1)

Location of position: Lupo Bakery KZN Branch

The position will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Repairs and maintains bakery machinery and equipment such as ovens, conveyors, and slicing and packaging machines Examine machines and equipment to locate hand tools Dismantles machines using wrenches, pliers, and other hand tools Replaces defective parts, adjusting timing gears, sets dies according to specifications, and repairs or replaces belts, conveyor sections, and feeding devices using hand tools, portable electric drills, grinders, gas, and electric welding equipment. Completes maintenance jobs in priority order of food safety, employees' safety, and equipment reliability using the highest standard tools of efficiency Sharpens and installs cutting blades in the slicing machine Assemble machines Interacts with all other departments to ensure the proper functioning of all equipment in the facility Develop and implement both emergency and ongoing work order systems for repairs Starts machines and observes gouges and other instruments to ensure adherence to processing standards Cleans and lubricates equipment using rags, brushes, and a grease gun Operate machine tools to make or repair parts Be available for the end-of-the-month stock takes Communicate with the necessary department heads Report faulty equipment to the HODs of your department Adhere to Company policies, safety regulations, and risk assessments Check that all work done adheres to the quality/ standard that is expected by Lupo Bakery Maintain excellent levels of housekeeping Maintain and record job cards Ensure the highest standards of quality control are achieved within the department
Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following requirements:

Grade 12

Relevant Maintenance certification or related

Minimum 5 years of Fitter and Turner experience of electrical fault-finding, hydraulics, and general service and maintenance

3 years of Managerial experience

Manufacturing industry exposure

Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize important projects.

Work well under pressure

Be able to multitask

Great time management skills

Should you meet the requirements for the position, please address your cover letter and CV to recruitment@lupobakery.co.za

Closing date for CV submissions: 19/12/2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person