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Role Purpose:

• We at Rainbow Chicken are in search for a Fitter to join our Processing division. The role will be based at P2 - Hammarsdale and report to the Engineering Foreman. We are searching for an incumbent who will be responsible for ensuring that the Plant maintenance is done effectively and accurately in such a way as to ensure minimum downtime. 

Required Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or NTC 3 
• Relevant Trade test as a Fitter (Mechanical)

 

Required Experience:

• 5-years relevant experience (post qualification)
• Be prepared to work shifts, Public Holidays and Overtime (including weekend OT), with standby responsibilities.
• Ability to do machining and welding.
• Poultry Processing experience.
• Experience with evisceration machines.
• Receiving Bay experience.

 

Required Knowledge and Skills: 

• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Ability to co-ordinate projects.
• Prepared to work shifts, standby, call outs and overtime when required.
• Ability to do electrical breakdowns would be an advantage.
• Ability to do machining will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of poultry processing equipment would be an advantage.
• Physically fit and able to work in cold conditions, typically below -40degrees.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Service, repairs and maintenance of all electrical & mechanical equipment.
• Conduct mechanical adjustments, maintenance and repair of Plant machinery.
• Perform start up and shut down of plant machinery daily.
• Upgrade equipment for improved performance at a reduction of maintenance costs.
• Maintenance of refrigeration cooling equipment.
• Optimization and faultfinding on Mechanical equipment
• Daily mechanical equipment inspection and pro-active remedial action to minimize breakdowns.
• Breakdowns on mechanical equipment and standby duties.
• Administration of OHS Act requirements
• Ensure adherence to all ISO 9001 and 22000 standards and procedures.
• Safety inspections and reports.
• Continuous improvement: upgrade equipment for improved performance and reduction of maintenance cost.
• Planned maintenance program (Improve Program to minimize downtime and costs).
• Planning of tasks.

 

 

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