Maintenance Fitter

About the position

Our prominent client in the FMCG sector based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ an experienced Maintenance Fitter.

A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.
Requirements:

• Must have completed a Trade Test or relevant artisan qualification.
• Qualified Red Seal Artisan.
• Experienced in welding of stainless steel, mild steel and alloy steel will be advantageous but not essential.
• Have at least 5 post-qualifying years of experience in a production environment/maintenance environment.
• Valid driver's license. 
• 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.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• 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.

Kindly be advised that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Desired Skills:

• GMP
• HACCP
• electronic fault-finding
• welding
• maintenance
• production