16 Oct
Jordan HR
Germiston
Our client is proudly SA owned, managed and operated. Having produced Frozen Vegetables and Chips for 26 years, their produce is now stocked by all major retailers, under a number of brand labels:
Reporting to the Engineering Shift Maintenance Manager, the artisan will be responsible for all aspects of the engineering maintenance work required to ensure optimum running and performance of all the lines in the Frozen French Fries, Vegetable production facility and ACS, supporting overall plant and business performance.
Areas of responsibility cover:
- Ensure that all equipment are operating in design specification parameters to eliminate down time
- Effective execution of the equipment preventative maintenance system to ensure maximum line efficiency , throughput rate , maximise up time(minimize breakdowns)
- Effective management of critical spares required for the all lines and to actively ensure correct spares holding and minimize cost and downtime
- Effective planning and execution, including timeous spares procurement, of planned repair and breakdown repairs on all lines.
- Maintaining of best maintenance practices for both the engineering and operational running of the lines, and including the training and transfer of skills to fellow artisans and operators
- Support on the implementation of projects
- Active execution and support of continuous improvement projects to support plant drive to improve quality, yield and throughput whilst minimizing cost
- Execution of and contribution to the Plant Safety system
- Execution of and adherence to all food safety requirements (HACCP/GMP) including internal food safety auditing
- Inspection and repairs as and when required on ammonia plant, boilers, effluent plant,
air compressors, steam and air lines.
- Perform ad hoc tasks as and when required.
Skills /Knowledge
- Strong technical background within FMCG manufacturing environment – experience within food manufacturing with packaging experience would be an advantage
- Technical expertise on, but not limited to :
- Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
- Processing equipment i.e. peelers, blanchers, pocket elevators and fryers
- Metal detection and defect rejection
- Box sealers
- Conveying equipment, vibratory feeding and tipping equipment
- Exposure to HACCP and food safety auditing
Desired Skills:
- Artisan
- Food manufacturing
- Plant
- Production
- Fitter
▶️ Maintenance Fitter - Gauteng, Germiston
🖊️ Jordan HR
📍 Germiston