Maintenance Fitter

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Red Seal qualified Maintenance Fitter for their team in PE. The applicant must live in PE or Uitenhage already.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is seeking a Red Seal qualified Maintenance Fitter for their team in PE. The applicant must live in PE or Uitenhage already.

Location: Port Elizabeth

Qualifications:- Non-negotiable

1. Qualified Red Seal Artisan
2. Trade Test or relevant Artisan qualification
3. 5 years work experience in a production/maintenance environment
4. Experience in welding steel
5. Well spoken/written in English and any other language
6. Valid drivers license
7. Own reliable vehicle

• Conducting and coordinating all maintenance on machinery and equipment in the departments.
• Completing maintenance checks and programs for each machine as per schedule.
• Building an inventory of spares for the machines and controlling spares usage and costs.
• Properly maintaining maintenance records as per requirement.
• Identification and achievement of measurable technical and process developments and improvements.
• Attending to breakdowns.
• Ordering of necessary equipment and tools for the factory when necessary.
• Attending relevant meetings i.e. Production Meetings, etc where necessary.
• Assist production in achieving optimum efficiencies.
• Fault identification, fixing of root cause analysis and ensuring the accurate completion of production logs and job cards.
• Advising on and implementing technical and cost-effective improvements where appropriate.
• Ensuring a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures.
• Be available for callouts after hours.
• Ensuring that the maintenance work is performed in terms of agreed expectations, timelines, and company standards.
• Coach, mentor and train apprentices as may be required.

• An ability to interact with employees at different levels.
• Collaborator with strong focus on integrity, honesty and willingness to assist at different sites within Port Elizabeth as per company requirements.
• Able to perform duties in line with maintenance program and continuous improvements.
• Identify and solve problems effectively.
• Logical, systematic approach with the ability to do minor electronic fault-finding will be advantageous.
• A passion for the quality of work performed.
• Good communication skills.
• A willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• HACCP and GMP knowledge will be advantageous.
• Experience within food industry is not essential but will be advantageous.
• Experience working with boilers, ovens and packing machines will be advantageous.