Fitter Grain Field Chickens Abattoir , Reitz

Reitz, Free State, South Africa

Job Description


IntroductionGrain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY) Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.Responsible for carrying out a range of mechanical work on machines, assemblies and manufactured parts using a range of processes, tools, and machines according to standard operating procedures.Requirements

  • Grade 12 or NQF Level Equivalent.
  • N3 Mechanical engineering.
  • Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner Trade Certificate.
  • At least 3 years' proven experience within the FMCG environment.
  • Working knowledge of pneumatics, pumps, conveyors, shafts, sprockets, bearings, and gearboxes.
  • Valid driver's licence.
  • A willingness to work overtime, shifts and weekends when required.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Reduce breakdowns and downtime period in the plant to limit unnecessary costs.
  • Install, maintain, and repair all mechanical equipment and systems at the plant.
  • Report machine failure and breakdowns to management, record it on daily log sheet.
  • Ensure job cards are filled in correctly and signed off by production and maintenance.
  • Cut, thread, bend and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines.
  • Dismantle faulty equipment and assemblies and repair or replace defective parts.
  • Continuously improve on all equipment and installation measures.
  • Continuously do fault-finding and problem- solving on mechanical equipment.
  • Visual inspection of parts.
  • Test Operation of machine daily.
  • Fix issues that might occur during the shift.
  • Comply with all occupational health and safety requirement.
  • Complete all compulsory training interventions.
  • Mentor employees to follow standard practices and processes to ensure quality services.
  • Performs other duties as may be required by line managers.
Skills Required
  • Basis awareness training in Manual Handling, Working at Height and confined Spaces.
  • Understanding of production procedures.
  • Knowledge of health and safety procedures (PPE).
  • Ability to read manual, blueprint and schematics.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to details.
  • Team player.
  • Able to work under pressure.
The company can expire jobs at any time at our own discretion. Should you not have received a response within 4 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

VKB Group

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1336037
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Reitz, Free State, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned