Chargehand Fitter

VACANCY
SALDANHA
The following vacancy exists in our ASSET CARE DEPARTMENT and those interested are requested to apply.

POSITION: CHARGEHAND FITTER
REPORTING TO: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

JOB PURPOSE: - Provide high level fitting work which will include, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. To learn the functioning of the machines for effective fault finding and repairs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Daily equipment safety checks, performance checks and reporting
- Starting up of processing equipment to be ready for processing
- Setting up and adjusting of equipment for the required products scheduled for production.
- Servicing of equipment as per schedule (CMMS)
- Detailed and accurate feedback of work done, cause of failure, time taken, and spares used.
- Fault-finding on factory equipment
- collaborate with electrician if required.
- Overhauling of machines based on manufacturers specifications.
- Modification of equipment to improve performance or to better suit the operating environment.
- Breakdown and functional failure repairs - including failure analysis.
- Working as part of project team on multi-disciplinary projects as and when required
REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES:

- Qualified fitter with at least N3.
- Higher than N3 pneumatics/hydraulics training certification will be advantages.
- Extensive experience working in an FMCG business-preferable the food industry with extensive automation systems.
- Good communication skills and teamwork is essential.
- Must have experience in root cause failure analysis and structured problem solving.
- Further studies towards improving skills and knowledge in the ever-changing environment will be advantages.

Please note: All relevant qualifications submitted will be verified during the recruitment process
CLOSING DATE: 9 December 2024