Position Title: Fitter and Turner

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Springs 

Grade: Grade 03 

Requisition ID: 34239 

 

 

Job Accountabilities:

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. 

 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. 

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

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

Cost: Implement cost reduction / efficiency measures on all resources - water, electricity, steam and air. 

Participate in MDI Process. Identify opportunities for cost reduction, make proposals and implement approved improvements. 

Job Holder Requirements

School: Gr 12 or N4                                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 : Gauteng : Bapsfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bedfordview || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bronkhorstspruit || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Johannesburg || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Katlehong 

Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)