Fitter

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a fitter to join their team in Mokopane

POSITION INFO:
Roles and Responsibilities
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Maintenance and assisting with projects.
 
REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or N3.
• Fitter or Fitter and turner Trade.
• 3 - 5 years maintenance experience in food product processing industry plant is desirable.
• Experience in installation, operation, service, fault finding, repair and maintenance of plant equipment. such as chain, belt & roller conveyor transport systems, compressors, vacuum systems & pumps, water and chemical dosing pumps, heat exchangers, gearmotors.
• Experience in exercising good judgment in appraising difficult situations and making appropriate decisions pertaining to equipment condition and appropriate corrective action.
• Ability to develop Hazard Analysis and risk assessments on assigned jobs.
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, maintenance planning techniques and philosophies, including a continuous improvement approach.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport.
• Must be willing to work overtime from time to time, shifts and standby.
• Must be comfortable working on Lathes, Milling Machine, Drill press etc.

• Repair and maintenance of machinery and related equipment.
• Support with projects work when required.
• Risk inspections and preventative maintenance work.
• Maintaining safety standard, safe work procedures and legal inspections.
• Preventative maintenance of plant and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and manuals with a focus on maintaining safety and maximizing production.
• Plan, schedule and organize own work within the requirements of the work plan and coordinate with other parties as required.
• Ensure assigned trades work is completed safely and in accordance with quality requirements, company policy and all statutory requirements.
• Initiate and complete Work Orders and ensure timely sign off / close off for completed work along with relevant feedback information and other reports as required.
• Resolve operational or technical equipment problems to minimize manufacturing interruptions resulting from equipment breakdowns/failures.
• Provide immediate responses to emergency work orders.
• Provide trouble-shooting expertise as required

• Discovery medical aid - company contribute for 50% for member, spouse and three children only.
• Pension/Provident fund – company contribute 11% and employee contribute 7.5%.
• 13th cheque – Company offers guarantee 13th cheque paid on the 25 November every year.