SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Our client, in the commercial fishing industry is seeking a Maintenance Operator to join their team on a contract basis for 3 months
The Maintenance Operator will be responsible for the mechanical operation and repairs. Completion of planned preventative and reactive maintenance activities for all plant and equipment and for the day-to-day monitoring of controls / systems in the factory.
Location: Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha
Job type: On-site - 3 months contract
Duties and Responsibilities
- Record keeping and completing job cards
- Complete equipment checks sheets as per manufactures requirements
- Complete projects in the expected time frame.
- Making schedules, assigning work and training employees.
- Ensure the proper maintenance of equipment, compliance with mechanical codes and adherence to safety regulation
- Supervise junior team members.
- Responsible for mechanical systems installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and services
- Report to maintenance manager any incidents
- Ensure good housekeeping and attend to breakdowns.
- Ensure adequate inventory, prioritize purchases, prepare cost estimates, and document all purchases.
- Liaise with maintenance manager and contractors and resolve any matters arising.
- Follow up corrective actions and implement counter measures to minimize reoccurrence of faults
- Maintain effective Health and Safety systems, including completion of risk assessments method statements and toolbox talks where appropriate
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- N2 Mechanical
- 8 -10 years’ experience in the mechanical field
- Fitter - Semiskilled
- Valid Driver’s License – Advantageous
- Knowledge of mechanical maintenance and related universal best practices
- Knowledge of bearings and lubricants
- Knowledge in light/medium machinery
- Knowledge in basic welding and fabrication and maintenance planning
- Knowledge of legislative and industry protocols and regulations that apply in maintenance
- Knowledge in Problem solving and Fault finding
- Knowledge of Prisma Maintenance system
If you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful
