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Apex Packaging Zambia • Zambia • Posted Oct 19, 2026

General Fitters is available at Apex Packaging Zambia in Zambia. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.

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WE ARE HIRING — GENERAL FITTERS
Company: Apex Packaging Zambia
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates
Application Deadline: 31st October 2026

A reputable manufacturing company based in Lusaka, Zambia, is seeking experienced and competent General Fitters (Mechanical Fitters) to handle maintenance, assembly, and repairs across manufacturing machinery.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out routine servicing, inspection, overhauls, and repairs on corrugators, printing presses, slitters, gearboxes, pumps, and conveyor systems.
Diagnose mechanical faults, align shafts, replace bearings, seals, belts, chains, and hydraulic/pneumatic valves.
Assemble, install, and align new mechanical machinery and equipment components.
Participate actively in preventive maintenance schedules to minimize factory downtime.
Comply with lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures and safety policies during maintenance works.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Craft Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Fitting, Industrial Maintenance, or related trade (TEVETA-accredited).
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant mechanical fitting work experience in an industrial or manufacturing plant.
Past experience in the corrugated carton industry will be an added advantage.
Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for mechanical and hydraulic systems.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and during shift schedules.

Mode of Application:
Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents combined into one single PDF file:

An application letter.
An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Copies of relevant technical trade certificates and academic qualifications.

Submit your application via email to: apexpackagingzambia@gmail.com
Subject line: Application for General Fitter
Deadline: 31st October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.