Maintenance Fitter

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

A Tissue manufacturing company in Kempton Park is looking for a maintenance Fitter with 5 years' experience within an FMCG industry.

Must have:

Matric, Fitter Trade, N6/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

At least 5 years relevant mechanical and plant maintenance experience
Be able to interact and communicate effectively on all levels.
Welding basic skills
Skilled in alignment of rotating elements using a dial gauge.
Mounting and removing of bearings & bearing maintenance including bushings manufacture and
fitment from various materials.
Lubrication with both oils and greases
Taper Key manufacture and fit
Hydraulics component identification, function and maintenance (Basic)
Pneumatics component identification, function and maintenance (Basic)
Fitment and alignment of belts (v pulley, timing)
Fitment and alignment of chain & sprocket systems.
Reading of mechanical component drawings
Marking off according to drawing specifications
Belt splicing & Tracking (conveyer belting)
Install, Align and Track conveyor roller assemblies.
Making up and installation of pipe systems (Threaded Pipe Systems)
Pump installation and maintenance (Peristaltic, Mono pump, Diaphragm pumps, centrifugal pumps, submerged pumps, gear pumps)
Valves installation and maintenance (Globe, Gate, Slide, Diaphragm, Ball, Pinch, Butterfly valves)
Mixer/Agitator maintenance.
Bulk Material handling (Screw conveyers, Bucket elevators)
Mechanical Cutting Machines
Gearboxes (Backlash, alignment, floats)
Milling Machines (Vertical Spindle centrifugal Milling Machine) 

Duties includes:

Inspect all sections of plant and equipment in assigned areas of responsibilities, ensuring that all defects are noted on the inspection forms for immediate repair or during future maintenance shutdowns. Ensure job cards are created for all defects on the CMMS.
Daily reporting of problems that happened on shift and filling in of required paperwork. 
Repair equipment as identified through job card requests, improvement project, etc.
During equipment breakdowns ensure that all equipment that has failed must get dealt with immediately and brought back to a working condition to ensure that it is available when it is required. Fault finding is done immediately after repairing the breakdown, with emphasis on finding and eliminating the root cause.
All temporary repairs must be reported to the maintenance manager immediately and a follow up job card opened.
Inform plant management of all situations or conditions that could result in downtime and to take all such remedial action as is necessary to minimize downtime as a result thereof.
Maintain workshop machinery to ensure they are fit for safe use. (Pedestal grinders, welding machines, ladders, etc.)
Ensure that maintenance jobs cards issued are completed timeously (before end of shift) and to the correct standard. Upon completion, production must sign the job card off.
Assist with the development of maintenance plans, risk assessments, maintenance work instructions, and required audits to ensure high levels of clarity, compliance, and understanding among staff.
Represent the company in a professional, ethical and positive manner at all times, both with respect to communication and appearance.
Undertake all duties in accordance with relevant work health and safety requirements and in accordance with the company's Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
Ensure compliance with all other company Policies and Procedures.
Ensure workshop and assets are maintained at a high standard of professionalism and cleanliness.
Participate in daily maintenance morning meetings.
Perform standby duties and overtime as authorized by the maintenance manager.
Assist with training apprentices.