POSITION: INDUSTRIAL GENERAL FITTER
Location: Blantyre
OVERVIEW
HMS Foods and Grains Limited is actively hiring INDUSTRIAL GENERAL FITTER at its head office- Chigumula- Blantyre
Key Responsibilities
- Assembly & Installation: Assembling metal parts, tools, and heavy machinery, ensuring proper fit and alignment according to technical drawings.
- Maintenance & Repair: Performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions, and replacing defective components to minimize downtime.
- Fabrication & Machining: Using hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, and drilling equipment to shape or alter metal components.
- Quality Control: Testing installed or repaired equipment to verify performance standards and ensuring all parts meet specifications.
- Safety Compliance: Adhering to strict safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintaining a clean work area.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in reading blueprints, technical schematics, and engineering drawings.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Strong understanding of machinery, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
- Tool Proficiency: Experience with hand tools, power tools, and metalworking equipment (e.g., lathes, grinders).
- Physical Stamina: Ability to lift heavy objects, work in confined spaces, and stand for long periods.
- Education/Certification: Typically requires a Trade Certificate, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or completion of an Industrial Fitting Apprenticeship.
Work Environment
- Industrial fitters work in high-noise environments like factories, mines, and workshops.
- The job may involve working at heights, in confined spaces, and occasionally with hazardous materials.
- Full-time, shift work, and overtime are common in this role.
Deadline
17 April 2026
Application Details
Location: Blantyre
Apply to: hr@hmsmalawi.net
or
P.O. Box 5406, Limbe. Malawi
Only shortlisted applicants will be called for interviews.