A well-established company is looking for a Fitter to join their team of professionals.
You will be responsible for maintaining Engineering Equipment to world-class standards while providing support to the Maintenance Coordinator. You will support the team in embedding maintenance processes within the organization with the key deliverables of maintaining the Integrity of the Plant. You will maintain, repair, and optimize plant and associated devices to ensure plant availability and product quality at minimum cost.
Reports to: Maintenance Coordinator. Minimum Qualifications And Experience Required
- Qualified Fitter / relevant Trade Test qualification
- NTC3, with matric math and science
- Knowledge of Maintenance Systems and Engineering standards
- Knowledge of High-Speed Packaging Machinery
- Function – +- 5 years experience in a similar role
- Industry – +- 3 years (i.e. FMCG)
- Experience in the operation and maintenance of other equipment e.g. fillers, conveyors, elevators, centrifugal & other pumps, pipelines, water reticulation equipment, etc.
- Practical knowledge and experience in lathe work (turning), welding (arc, argon, gas, brazing & soldering), and cutting
- Practical knowledge and experience of a maintenance management system e.g. Pragma or DMS would be advantageous.
- Analytical skills, Problem-solving, high numeracy skills
- Leadership – Owning it! Driving long-term results, Staying a step ahead
- Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning
Key attributes and competencies
- Must be prepared to work overtime and shifts
- Able to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Attentive to detail, innovative and quality orientated
- Able to function independently
- Able to do call out /stand by when required
- Must have reliable transport
Responsibilities:
- Operational Support – Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations. Where requested assist as a functional expert in problem-solving.
- Running Repairs – Partake in carrying out repairs on plant equipment.
- Problem-Solving – Where problems have occurred during routine activities, apply the correct problem-solving approach to resolve problems.
- Planned Maintenance – Take part in maintenance planning meetings, contributing suggestions, and clarifying work required.
- Housekeeping & Safety – Operate safely at all times, and identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected.
- Always ensure Plant availability of >95%
- Ensure all compliance standards are met.
If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to:
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