CTS 416019 - Machine Shop Foreman - Shop Fitting (Johannesburg)

SUMMARY:
Machine Shop Foreman – Shop Fitting (Johannesburg)

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

This company undertakes multiple retail fit out projects across the country

Job Description

Job responsibilities include:

Machine Shop Foreman duties and responsibilities.

• Schedule machines and staff for maximum productivity.
• Coordinate all labor and materials in the machine shop.
• Identify and implement processes and procedures to improve efficiency and quality.
• Make recommendations on capital expenditures to improve capacity and quality.
• Monitor productivity, utilizing charts and drawings.
• Identify and monitor the performance of each machine.
• Track the lifespan and maintenance of machines.
• Plan maintenance and repair schedules.
• Set up alerts and notifications for when machines need maintenance or repair.
• Track downtime and production losses due to machine breakdowns.

Essential Functions

• Thorough understanding of Shopfitting.
• Read and interpret drawing.
• Maintaining factory machinery.
• Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of machines.
• Following standard operating procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Carrying out routine maintenance.
• Fixing machines that have broken down and or follow machine instructions and report.
• Measuring raw materials and feeding them into the machines.
• Controlling inventory.
• Coordinate and schedule maintenance and repair projects, ensuring that resources, equipment, and materials are available and utilized efficiently.
• Maintain and update service records, including work orders, repair logs, and customer information.
• ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a completed Matric / Grade 12 certificate, would be advantageous

Skills

• Must have basic computer literacy with an ability to learn new programs with relative ease.
• A minimum of 5-8 years’ experience working in a Shopfitting environment is essential.
• Working with the Drawing office is essential.
• CNC knowledge, operating and understanding.

 

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