What We’re Looking For


We are looking for 2X Mechanical Fitters to join our dynamic team based in Isando. The main purpose is primarily to ensure maximum plant availability through effective preventative and planned maintenance, and will accordingly attend to all breakdowns, diagnose (using different problem solving techniques) and conduct the necessary repairs and mechanical modifications and sign off work done as meeting required standards.


They Will Also Be Responsible For The Following

Conducts diagnosis of equipment failures


Works with and through technicians and other employees to establish mechanical and equipment performance before breakdowns were reported
Establishes whether the equipment breakdown is related to a missed planned maintenance or part failure or human interference
Uses any of the problem (finding and) solving techniques like 5-Whys, RCA, decision trees etc to pin point the real problem behind failures/breakdowns
Completes job card in consultation with the maintenance planner and requisitions a part or modifies mechanical parts depending on the outcome of the above.


Conducts preventative maintenance


Performs defined and/or ad hoc condition monitoring on mechanical equipment
Completes documentation relating to work done for future reference in the event of failures
May replace parts in the event of noted probable failures to ensure continuous equipment running
Continuous reference to equipment drawings, engineering standards and GMPs in the performance and closing out of jobs done.


Planned Maintenance


Ensures that scheduled maintenance in terms of Engineering plans is conducted as prescribed following defined protocols and compliance to GMPs
Ensures that machined spares are available as and when required and shall schedule time to execute this one
Completes job cards and parts requisition documents timeously to improve on mean time to repair thus ensuring high plant availability


Plant Breakdowns


Attends to all mechanical plant breakdowns following or informed by diagnosis conducted under point 1 above
In the event of mechanical modifications, follows defined procedures in updating relevant documentation and equipment records
Proactively escalates equipment problems to ensure minimal time stoppages
Maintains IPS standards on the respective lines
Clearly demarcates workstation in accordance with procedures in the event of major work to minimise disruptions and possible injuries as a result of human traffic and area being used as thoroughfare.
Adheres to AIB and relevant food safety programmes and environmental protocols.
Completes documentation of work done and close out on ad hoc call outs
Updates parts/spares records in conjunction with the stores (OEM, machined and generic spares/parts)
Monitors equipment performance after attending to and fixing problems.


Qualifications

What Will Qualify You For The Role


Qualified Trade Tested Mechanical Fitter.
Minimum N3 Engineering qualification.
Minimum 3 years post trade test experience within a manufacturing environment.
Good mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fault finding skills.
Ability to prepare and read mechanical schematics.
Ability to carry out basic welding, machining and drilling.
Working knowledge of lifting equipment eg chain blocks, hydraulic jack.
Fully conversant with Environmental, Health and Safety Standards
Responsible for Technical Assets.
Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office and maintenance software (SAP preferably)