Role Purpose:
- The Chicken Business is currently recruiting for Mechanical Fitters to be based at the Chicken Processing Plant in Worcester, Western Cape.
Required Qualifications:
- Grade 12 or NTC 3 (relevant trade)
- Trade test as a Fitter (Mechanical)
Required Experience:
- 5 years relevant experience (post qualification)
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 -40 degrees.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Service, repairs and maintenance of all mechanical equipment.
- Daily mechanical equipment inspection and pro-active remedial action to minimize breakdowns.
- Breakdowns on mechanical equipment and standby duties.
- 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.
How To Apply?
