MECHANICAL FITTER

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:
ROLE PURPOSE
To ensure all mechanical maintenance activities are carried out. Also, to ensure departmental goals and targets are achieved.
 
Ensure that all plant, equipment and activities comply to occupational health & safety regulations and procedures.

Role: Mechanical Fitter
Location:   Epping Industria 2, Cape Town.
 
REPORTS TO

• Engineering Manager

• Qualified Mechanical Artisan (Trade Test Certificate)
• Knowledge of Planned and Preventative Maintenance System
• Knowledge of OSH Act and Regulations

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in FMCG environment

• Build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements
• Inspect machines, engines, transmissions etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues
• Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability
• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner
• Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems
• Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components
• Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery
• Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine
• Keep the working environment free from hazards and check that all equipment is in good working order. Identify and report potential hazards in line with standard operating procedures
• Good housekeeping practices are applied, the production area is clean and tidy at all times and compliance is ensured i.e. clean as you go
• Adhere to all relevant SOP’s
• Provide support to production personnel in achieving operational daily and monthly targets.
• Carry out all reasonable instruction for Engineering management and or supervision.
• Adhere to GMP requirements.
• Ensure that are familiar with all company policies.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies.
• Ensure that All mandatory safety inspections are conducted, in accordance with the requirements of the OSH Act (Act 85 of 1993) and regulations.

• Carry out daily machine running inspections, identify possible component failure and report.
• Carry out planned maintenance as per schedules provided.
• Review schedules and recommend alterations and or improvements to schedules as may be required.
• Ensure that all lubrication of all rolling elements is done in accordance to good maintenance practices.
• If any defects are detected during maintenance tasks, ensure that repairs are done to good maintenance practices. No “quick fixes”.

• Loss of production due to machine down time
• Increased Health & Safety Risk

• Stop a line from operating if experiencing mechanical issues and or safety risk.

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