Maintenance Fitter

Remuneration:	market-related
Location:	Cape Town, Grabouw
Remote work:	Not Applicable
Education level:	Matric
Job level:	Junior/Mid
Type:	Permanent
Company:	Elgin Free Range Chickens

Responsibilities:
Key areas of responsibilities will include the following but not be limited to:

• Install machinery and equipment, troubleshoot and test problems.
• Ability to tig, mig, arc and oxy weld and competent use of hand tools and power tools.
• Manufacture metal components and assemble them to construct industrial machinery, machine components or tools according to Hygienic design specifications and standards
• A sound knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, mechanics and computers.
• Assisting with the maintenance of the buildings, plant and checking and maintaining of all water lines.
• Ensure machinery used in production is consistently maintained and oversee any repair work when required.
• Liaise with management and production supervisors to establish convenient preventative service regimes to ensure minimal downtime/breakdowns.
• Required to start up the plant and repairing of defects.
• Management of refrigeration units and temperatures in the plant.
• Liaising with suppliers/contractors with regards to equipment needed.
• Ensuring and maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to health and safety requirements.
• Responsible for the reporting of any food safety-related concern/s to immediate superior.
• Work in adherence to ISO 22000 standards and procedures.

Requirements:

• A qualified maintenance fitter and turner.
• A minimum five years’ experience in a manufacturing industry.
• Team player and ability to maintain a positive attitude in the team.
• Sound communication skills and ability to give clear instructions when working with the team in making a repair.
• Willing to be on standby for breakdowns and conducting of preventative maintenance over the weekend.
• Experience in the Poultry industry will be an added advantage.

We offer a competitive salary with benefits. The appointment will be made in accordance with the Company’s EE Policy. Interested applicants should forward their CV’s to az.oc.crfe@aihtnas clearly stating which position they are applying for, on or before 25 August 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you have not been contacted within one month, please consider your application unsuccessful.

All personal information of applicants will only be processed as allowed for by the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPI Act) and other relevant legislation, including labour legislation. Information collected may be shared with Operators and/or Third Parties who will be tasked to assist with specific recruitment functions as required and allowed by applicable company policy and in line with the POPI Act.

Posted on 07 Aug 14:45, Closing date 24 Aug