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Role Purpose:

Rainbow is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to be based at the Chicken Processing Plant in Hammarsdale-P2.

Required Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or NTC 3 (relevant trade)
• Trade test as a Fitter (Mechanical)

Required Experience:

• 5 years relevant experience (post qualification)
• Be prepared to work shifts, public holidays and overtime (including weekend OT), with standby responsibilities.
• Ability to do machining, welding and experience with evisceration machines will be an advantage.

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, repair and maintenance of all mechanical equipment.
• Conduct mechanical adjustments, maintenance and repair of plant machinery.
• Perform start up and shut down of plant machinery daily.
• Upgrade equipment for improved performance at a reduction of maintenance costs.
• Maintenance of refrigeration cooling equipment.
• Daily mechanical equipment inspection and pro-active remedial action to minimize breakdowns.
• Breakdowns on mechanical equipment and standby duties.
• Administration of OHS Act requirements.
• Ensure adherence to all ISO 9001 and 22000 standards and procedures.
• 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.

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