Job Description
Our client, a plastic extrusion plant company, requires the skills of a qualified Fitter and Turner with some electrical background.
The Fitter and Turner will be responsible for hands- on continuous maintenance and improvement done to equipment and machinery within the plant for the purpose of reducing and minimizing downtime to production. You will report direct to the Maintenance Manager.
Candidate Requirements:
- Minimum N2 trade tested Fitter and Turner (Trade Certificate to be provided)
- 5 Years minimum experience after qualification in a production environment (Experience in plastics manufacturing environment will be advantageous)
- Mechanical experience. Sound understanding of mechanical components such as gearboxes, bearing installation, alignment of v- belts, pulleys and couplings.
- Engineering measurements
- Ability to work on machinery needed to carry out tasks
- Own reliable transport to and from work
- Willing and able to work shifts.
- This is a 24/7 operation. 3 days day shift 07:00- 18:00, 3 days night shift 18:00- 07:00, 3 days off.
- Overtime payed at 1.5x normal rate and 2.2x normal rate on public holidays.
- Working hours may change based on the company operational requirements.
- Own basic hand tools
- Able to lift heavy equipment.
- Hands- on self-starter
- Attention to detail
Applications close 20th March 2018
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: R18,000.00 to R25,000.00 /month
