Fitter

Job Description

Ensures that the plant is mechanically operational at all times.

Requirements, Competence And Skills Required By The Position

Assertive and diplomatic

Creative and solution orientated

Self-motivated, capable of working independently and delivering on time

An assertive, goal oriented self-starter with good interpersonal and organizing skills

Ability to pay attention to detail

Sound analytical and decision-making skills

Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills in

Responsibilities

Planned and Predicative Maintenance

• Implements actions and sequences associated with maintaining the functionality of machinery and mechanisms.
• Schedule workload to meet priorities and targets;
• Ensure adherence to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance cycles and completion of job cards in time and meet KPI target
• Inspect equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of the system;
• Isolating, removing, and replacing defective components using hand tools and power tools, with due consideration given to safety procedures.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair plant and equipment.
• Investigation and analysis of possible equipment modification, improvement and replacement
• Identification of areas requiring attention; Rapid identification of the cause of downtime/ breakdown;

Health, Safety and Environment

• Compliance to Environment and Risk policies and procedures;
• Accident/incidents are minimized;
• Adherence to the Occupational Health & Safety Act;
• Adherence to internal company policies, procedures, work instructions, standard operating procedures and job observations;

Target zero Disabling Injuries;

Mechanical plant and machinery

• All installation requirements and safety procedures and guidelines are complied with and, that the tasks are executed in accordance with the required standards.
• All new equipment, machinery and installations to be inspected and signed off according to sound engineering principles
• Reading and interpreting drawings/ works orders detailing layout and specifications;
• All activities associated with the maintenance and installation of machinery and mechanisms is correctly implemented.
• Set up and adjust mechanical working machines and equipment, Dismantle faulty machines and equipment and repair or replace defective parts, Fit and assemble mechanical parts, tools, or sub-assemblies, including welding or brazing parts.
• Operate machines to produce parts or tools by turning, boring, milling, planning, shaping, slotting, grinding, or drilling metal stock or components.
• Inspecting works prior to commissioning and communicating with the control room/ superiors about tests and functionality of the machinery

Fault Finding and Repairs

• Implementation of activities associated with trouble shooting and fault finding;
• Fault detection and repair and the restoration of functionality is completed with minimal disruption to production;

Corporate Governance

• Work within a set of systems, principles and processes by which the company is governed;
• Adherence to all company Policies and Procedures.
• Compliance to the companys Way of Working e.g. Code of Ethics, compliance to Competition Law etcetera.
• Work with integrity.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications required by the position:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Has National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Fitting Level 3.
• Has served an apprenticeship and has passed a Mechanical Engineering: Fitting Trade Test or Millwright Trade Test.
• At least 3 years experience in a mechanical environment.

About Us

Tiger Brands is proudly Africas largest listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacture, market and distribute everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow.

Being a food company means were an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and thats why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.