Maintenance Fitter – Food industry – Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

2 days ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year

Hire Resolve's client in the food industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Maintenance Fitter in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct and coordinate all maintenance on machinery and equipment in the departments.
  • Complete maintenance checks and programs for each machine as per schedule.
  • Build an inventory of spares for the machines and control spares usage and costs.
  • Properly maintain maintenance records as per requirements.
  • Identify and achieve measurable technical and process developments and improvements.
  • Attend to breakdowns.
  • Order necessary equipment and tools for the factory when required.
  • Attend relevant meetings, such as production meetings, where necessary.
  • Assist production in achieving optimum efficiencies.
  • Identify faults, perform root cause analysis, and ensure accurate completion of production logs and job cards.
  • Advise on and implement technical and cost-effective improvements where appropriate.
  • Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures.
  • Be available for callouts after hours.
  • Ensure maintenance work is performed in line with agreed expectations, timelines, and company standards.
  • Coach, mentor, and train apprentices as required.
  • Interact effectively with employees at different levels.
  • Collaborate with integrity, honesty, and willingness to assist at different sites within Port Elizabeth as needed.
  • Perform duties in line with the maintenance program and continuous improvements.
  • Identify and solve problems effectively.
  • Apply a logical, systematic approach with the ability to perform minor electronic fault-finding (advantageous).
  • Exhibit a passion for the quality of work performed.
  • Demonstrate good communication skills.
  • Be willing to work overtime when necessary.
  • Possess HACCP and GMP knowledge (advantageous).
  • Have experience in the food industry (advantageous but not essential).
  • Experience working with boilers, ovens, and packing machines is advantageous.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Red Seal Artisan.
  • Minimum of 5 years post-qualifying experience in a production or maintenance environment.
  • Experience working with boilers, ovens, and packing machines
  • Experience in welding stainless steel, mild steel, and alloy steel (advantageous but not essential).
  • Proficiency in English and any other official language, both written and verbal.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: or email us your CV: [email protected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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