Senior Mechanical Fitter/ Mechanical Technician

Recruiter:

IntelliStaff

Job Ref:

JHB002220/RD

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Location:

Sasolburg, South Africa

Salary:

MR Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Senior Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Technician to be responsible for the plant and equipment maintenance and repairs of high-speed packaging equipment and other plant and equipment.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Area: Qwaqwa, Free State

Key Performance Areas:

Carry out breakdown repair work on mechanical equipment and also assisting ensuring that equipment is running at optimal levels
Carry out planned and preventative maintenance schedules as assigned
Plan shutdown work on plant and equipment
Review planned maintenance tasks and update the maintenance task list
Complete root cause and failure analysis on prolonged and repeated breakdowns
Record all maintenance data (Downtime, spares, and improvement recommendations)
Assist in equipment commissioning phases
Continuously seeking ways to improve plant performance
Implementation of continuous improvement projects in the factory
Continuously monitor machine performance and be proactive in rectifying potential problems detected
Continuously adhere to and engage in safe working practices
Adhere to the company safety policy.
Ensure all mechanical installations comply with the requirements of the OHS ACT

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

Have a minimum of 3 years’ solid experience with High-Speed Packaging machinery working in an FMCG or manufacturing facility
Working knowledge and proven experience with Pneumatic systems
Experience with high-speed flow wrapping and cartoning machines
Plant Maintenance experience is an added advantage

Qualifications:

Trade tested at an Accredited Training Facility
N4 Fitter- Mechanical Trade Theory in Mechanical Engineering
Computer literacy Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (e-mail), Additional

Requirements:

Must be computer literate
Excellent Fault Finding Abilities
Knowledge of SAP would be advantageous
Ability to work Shifts

Competencies:

Planning & Organising
Working Together
Meeting Deadlines
Minimising Risk
Attention to Detail
Maintaining Productivity
Taking Initiative
Resolving Conflict

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