Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
· Perform cost-effective mechanical maintenance and repairs on all plant and ancillary equipment in the department.
· Cost-effective installation of new plant and machinery.
· Recording of all work performed on plant and ancillary equipment on a time sheet and worksheet.
· Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of all mechanical plant and ancillary equipment on site.
· Maintain a high level of housekeeping and total compliance with safety standards within his work area.
· Performing of overtime work and standby duties as and when required.
· Assisting with on-the-job training of apprentices and semi-skilled artisans working in the engineering division.
· Requisitioning of spares and materials.
· Assist in the formulation and implementation of a planned maintenance program.
· Be able to record faults, add to planned work list and plan execution of work.
Requirements
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
· Matric / NTC 3.
· Completed trade test as Fitter (and Turner, would be advantageous) with Red Seal Experience in the servicing and installation of:
o Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment;
o Conveyors;
o Gear boxes; and
o Belt and chain drives.
· Experienced in Sawmill related equipment, would be advantageous:
o Frame saws, bandsaws and associated equipment;
o Drum chippers;
o Debarkers;
o Planers
o Finger jointer machine
o Destacker
o Boilers
o Kilns
· Proven experience as a welder.
· A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Sawmilling experience would be an advantage.
· Experience in machine setup.
· Medically fit with sober habits.
· Code EB license with own transport.
· Willing to work irregular hours and perform standby duties.
· Regularly working overtime, especially on weekends.
· Must be able to communicate in English (speak, read & write).
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