Maintenance Fitter (Wine industry)

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START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Trade Tested Certificate
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Two years maintenance experience in the wine production industry
• Computer literate
• Maintenance skills, including some plumbing and electrical knowledge
• Basic knowledge of HACCP system
• Basic knowledge of the Pre-requisite Program ISOPE01
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP Plan for glass and Bib filling ISOPH02
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to identify problem areas and work under pressure
• Must be willing to be on call one week in three

DUTIES:

Machine, Equipment, and Vehicle Maintenance:

• Carry out preventative maintenance according to the maintenance plan and attend to breakdowns on all machines, equipment, and vehicles.
• Perform improvements on machines and equipment when necessary.
• Ensure correct lubricants are used for specified machines/products as advised by machine/product specifications.
• Ensure proper care and use of workshop machines, tools, and equipment.
• Order and collect spares and other maintenance requirements in conjunction with the Maintenance Manager and Production Manager Bottling.
• Fabricate minor spares/process requirements using a lathe, drill press, welding, and other equipment as required.
• Respond to call-outs and attend to breakdowns when required.
• Maintain registers according to OHAS Act statutory requirements for power tools, ladders, pressure vessels, and lifting devices.
• Liaise with service companies on plant service issues, air compressors, hoists, and forklift trucks.
• Complete all breakdown and preventative maintenance records according to QMS procedures.

Buildings & Grounds Maintenance:

• Carry out preventative maintenance and repair work on buildings as required.
• Attend to breakdowns and liaise with departmental managers to limit disruption to processes.
• Perform basic plumbing and electrical repairs as required in the plant.

Quality Management Systems:

• Adhere to QMS standards and procedures.
• Follow QMS protocol as described in QMS procedures.
• Ensure the security of the premises is maintained in areas of responsibility.
• Adhere to set GMP protocol and participate in quality seminars.

Health, Safety, and Housekeeping:

• Control CCPs, including sanitation testing of machines and equipment worked on during maintenance.
• Carry out sanitation of the workshop and parts store.
• Participate in annual HACCP training and H&S committee meetings when required.
• Adhere to the protective clothing policy.
• Ensure compliance with company and statutory H&S policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the safety representative to ensure adherence to safe work practices.
• Contribute to the companys safety awareness by monitoring contractors on site and reporting any deviations to the safety representative or maintenance/production manager.
• Ensure housekeeping meets required standards and that all areas of responsibility are clean and neat.

HOURS:

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 17:00
• Standby every 3rd week