Fitter

RCL FOODS seeks experienced** Fitters **to join our **Groceries Division **based in **Randfontein**. The purpose of the role is to maintain all machines to obtain their optimum efficiencies, ensure that all planned maintenance work is done according to the schedules, and that all records are kept up to date. Will, when deemed necessary, assist with new projects and work overtime when required.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
Attend to and maintain plant production equipment
Responsible for ensuring that preventative planned maintenance is performed in a cost effective way to ensure minimum downtime and product losses
Maintenance of mechanical equipment - production lines, high speed packaging lines, dust and explosion proof equipment
Fault finding and repair of mechanical equipment - Expected to strip the machine down that is being overhauled and examine all the working parts very carefully for wear and replace worn parts with either standard parts purchased from outside, parts manufactured outside and / or parts made or repaired in-house
Construction of new mechanical equipment in plants.
Repair old parts and assist with the manufacturing of machine parts on new projects.
Handle breakdowns in an effective manner
Accurate completion of dMS and administrative forms
Liaise with supervisor and keep him informed of the progress and / or any problems which may occur during the machine overhaul.
Maintain optimum settings, will report any problems related to the non-performance of machines / equipment and / or labour or both to his supervisor.

**Minimum Requirements**:
**Knowledge/ Experience & Education**

Trade tested Fitter / Fitter & Turner

5 years of maintenance and setting experience in high-speed packaging
5 tears minimum experience in a food manufacturing environment could secure
Thorough knowledge of the implementation and the successful running of a machine maintenance schedule.
Code 8 driver's license

**Competencies Required**

Be able to work with minimum supervision.
Must be willing to work shifts, overtime and do standby duty.
Must be a team player.
Must be willing to train other employees

**Customer Relationships**

Internal
Management
Employees - various departments

External
RCL
Customers with regards to equipment

**Decision Making**

High level of decision with regards to maintenance of equipment and scheduling shutdowns

**Problem-Solving**

High level of problem-solving with regards to maintenance of machinery to ensure effective running of the plant

**Leadership / Supervision**

Coordination of workload to ensure smooth running of all equipment