Job Description

A love for the sea and passion for fishing are the driving forces behind I&J, a leading fishing company and manufacturer of high quality chilled and frozen foods. Almost 110 years old, I&J is the trusted name in seafood, operating a modern and efficient trawler fleet, and continually investing in the training and development of experienced fishing crews, committed to fishing responsibly, with a long-term vision. I&J has achieved and maintained accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) since 2004. I&J is a globally respected supplier of high quality, chilled and frozen Cape Hake and a leading producer of farmed Cape Abalone. It is also one of AVI's great South African brands. I&J is proudly South African and invests in, and empowers, the communities in which it operates.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Mechanical Baader Technician at I&J Primary Processing, Woodstock, Cape Town. The purpose of this role is to achieve Engineering KPI's, improve operational uptime on Baader and Trio equipment, reduce wasteful expenditure, reduce downtime, plan short term and long term maintenance and communicate to internal departments.Line Manager: General Maintenance ForemanJob Specification:
Key Performance Areas:Production and Machinery

• Ensure that production machines reach the yield target standards as set.
• Utilising the 5 Why analysis tool to analyse the root cause of the breakdowns and investigating, testing, implementing and monitoring solutions to reduce breakdown frequency.
• Adherence to Job card maintenance system and completion of job cards timeously.
• Ensure breakdowns are attended to immediately and root cause determined with relevant rectification made.
• Responsible for the safe maintenance practice to keep working environment safe and clean by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Responsible for maintaining the continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.

People and Team Management - Training

• Mentoring and skills development of apprentices on all processing machinery and equipment.
• Coach and provide feedback on areas of development.
• Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing engineering department target results as needed.

Maintenance

• Identifying maintenance, shutdown and refurbishment needs as well as planning, scheduling and executing planned maintenance.
• Reconditioning of Baader and Trio equipment;
• Responsible for the troubleshooting, repairing and servicing of Baader production machinery, equipment, systems and infrastructure mechanically;
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling maintenance cost;
• Dealing with emergency breakdowns, unplanned maintenance problems and repairs of machines;
• Responsible for the troubleshooting, repairing and servicing of Trio production machinery, equipment, systems and infrastructure mechanically;

Minimum Requirements:Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Experience of Baarder and Trio equipment
• Skilled mechanical and technical abilities

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Trade Test qualification

Additional requirements:

• Overtime required

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