Is Fitter
1 week ago
**JOB TITLE**: IS Fitter
**GRADE**:PE11
**Purpose of the role**:
The IS (Individual Section) machine Fitter is responsible for maintaining, modifying, repairing, installing, and optimising equipment with a view to ensuring equipment availability and reliability, and ultimately enabling operational continuity while achieving Zero Harm.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Demonstrate commitment to Zero Harm
- Maintain equipment in good operating condition to optimise equipment availability, reliability, and production output.
- Implement preventative maintenance plans, inspection schedules & works orders.
- Job changes, set up the machine for a particular production run, which will include installing the correct moulds for the specific product and making necessary machine adjustments (for example to feed rate, timing, gob size etc).
- Maintenance / repair - Safe systems of work shall be in place for all the following activities; Preventative maintenance of IS Machines components and equipment associated with production of container glass; Essential maintenance of IS Machines during job changes; Planned and unplanned replacement/repairs of IS Machine components and equipment; Workshop repairs and preparation of essential IS Machine components and Immediate response to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
- Diagnose and interpret problems (fault finding)
- Repair breakdowns: ensuring that all required information is recorded in the system, along with duration of breakdowns and delays in resolution.
- Monitor spares consumption and provide feedback as necessary to ensure ongoing spares availability.
- Use assets and resources optimally to eliminate or minimise waste as necessary.
- Comply with approved engineering standards and routines (5S, problem solving, ATO, etc.)
- Ensure that equipment is stored and cleaned in line with requirements.
- Identify broken and defective tools, parts, and components for reporting to management.
- Isolate defective tools, parts and components, and report to management.
- Implement Short Interval Controls (SIC) and visual management.
- Adhere with the company’s escalation procedure.
- Utilise Computerised Monitoring Maintenance System (CMMS)
- Monitor contractor work to ensure quality in line with quality requirements.
- Conduct periodic stock count of spares parts for all machines, and complete required documentation for tracking purposes.
- Comply with modification control procedures and management of change processes (MOC_
- Give input to identified projects as necessary.
- Implement departmental projects.
- Partake in standby duties and responsibilities.
- Respond to after hour calls as and when required
**Qualifications**:
- An artisan qualification for a Fitting and Turning and or Millwright trade. (Trade Test Certification)
- Minimum of N4 mechanical qualification
**Experience**:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Fitter and Turner or Millwright in a glass packaging manufacturing environment or similar industry.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience operating specialized machinery and tools for assembly and repair.
- Sound knowledge of IS machines
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic experience
**Skills and Competencies**:
- The ability to use the equipment and safety devices supplied, in accordance with instructions.
- Technical Proficiency and a solid understanding of mechanical systems and the ability to read and interpret technical information are crucial.
- Problem-Solving, be adept at diagnosing issues and developing effective solutions to mechanical problems.
- Attention to Detail and precision is vital in ensuring that all components fit together correctly, and function as intended. Assembling parts and systems within precise specifications.
- Communication and Organizational Skills, Proficiency in communication, adept time management, and precise organizational capabilities are indispensable, particularly when engaged in extensive projects or collaborating within a team.
- A Commitment to Zero Harm
- Integrity
- Quality consciousness
- Sense of urgency
- Professional and disciplined.
- Computer literate
**Additional Information**:
- Consideration will be given to Isanti’s EE goals.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/09/10
