Fitter & Turner

SUMMARY:
A Fitter & Turner is required for a leading South African manufacturing company in Alrode, Alberton. The role will be critical for maintaining the continuity of production operations, ensuring machinery is functioning properly, and adapting to new technologies and materials as they become available.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications/attribute s/competencies and experience

• Matric/ NQF L3
• Fitter and Turner Qualification (Trade test/Red Seal Certified)
  A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ maintenance experience in a production environment post apprenticeship as a Fitter and Turner
• Must have your own transport(vehicle)
• Experience preferably in Manufacturing (food packaging)

• Must be able to work on standby on a roster basis
• Responsible for planned and breakdown maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Responding timeously to breakdown requests to ensure production runs optimally and efficiently to meet targets.
• Using welding equipment to fuse structural components
• Fit, and assemble the structural components of various mechanical systems.
• Inspect all machinery, equipment, and buildings of the facility.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Breakdown and call-out maintenance management by area of responsibility - minimize call outs
• Troubleshoots problems with equipment and adjusts as necessary
• Assist with projects & Project Planning
• Drawings of spares - Maintenance electrical and mechanical

• Hazard & Risk Management
• Cleaning schedules and cleaning records
• Instances of foreign-body contamination
• Control of glass and brittle plastics
• Document control measures & File Management