Fitter

Position Title: Fitter
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Springs
Requisition ID: 35942
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of a Fitter to be based at the McCain Springs site, Gauteng. The successful candidate will report to the Maintenance Superintendent. Note that there will be formal practical assessments for shortlisted candidates.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To maintain plant equipment in good operational condition to ensure:

• 98 % plant availability,
• that line rates are met,
• that equipment function at the required standards to meet product quality standards

and to minimize waste
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. Delivery Maintain plant equipment and install all process machinery.
   • Do daily preventative maintenance, by inspecting plant equipment for faults and report on or repair faulty conditions.
   • Complete maintenance schedules and inspections daily to the required standard.
   • Do root cause analysis on breakdowns, repair faults and take preventative action.
   • Remove and install equipment during and in preparation of planned maintenance.
   • Overhaul equipment by stripping, examining, replacing and repairing faulty parts, then reassemble and replace overhauled machines.
   • Commission new installations or alterations.
   • Maintain and service workshop equipment daily to ensure maximum availability.
   • Assist with Engineering Projects as assigned.
   • Working on lathe (Machining shafts and reading engineering drawings)
   • Working on milling machine and all workshop machinery.

1. Safety: Work to McCain Safety and Food Safety requirements

• Ensure that equipment is in a safe and operational condition according to McCain Safety and Food Safety requirements, - AIB and HACCP as well as Key Elements of Safety.
• Work according to and practice 5S Principles.
• Work according to OHACT and other applicable Acts.

1. Cost: Draw and record spares and breakdown details through SAP.

• Identify update and review critical spares requirements and report to Mechanical Superintendent.

1. Cost: Implement cost reduction / efficiency measures on all resources - water, electricity, steam and air.
   • Participate in MDI Process.
   • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, make proposal and implement approved improvements.

REQUIREMENTS

• School: Gr 12 or N3
• Certificates: Valid Trade Test Certificate (Fitter and Turner)

Previous experience as Fitter in an FMCG environment for at least 2 years. Knowledge and experience in the overhauling of pumps, packaging equipment, conveying equipment, pneumatics, shakers, augers and hydraulics. General fitting experience. Experience in the Food Industry would be advantageous.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
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Job Family: Engineering & Technical
Division: South Africa
Department: Springs Engineering Mechanical
Location(s): ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Springs || ZA - South Africa : Eastern Cape : Port Elizabeth || ZA - South Africa : Free State : Bloemfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bapsfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bedfordview || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bronkhorstspruit || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Johannesburg || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Katlehong || ZA - South Africa : KwaZulu-Natal : Durban || ZA - South Africa : Limpopo : Marble Hall || ZA - South Africa : Mpumalanga : Delmas || ZA - South Africa : North West : Lichtenburg || ZA - South Africa : Other : Reference job description || ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : CapeTown || ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : George
Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)