Fitter

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

Operate, maintain, repair and optimise plant and associated equipment to ensure plant availability, cost, safety and product quality.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Operational Support

• Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations.
• Where requested assist as a functional expert in problem solving.
• Running Repairs
• Partake in carrying out repairs on plant equipment as required on shift
• Planned Maintenance
• Take part in maintenance planning meetings, contributing suggestions, clarifying work required and carrying out maintenance tasks and building maintenance programs
• Support the execution of the manufacturing excellence customs and practices (MECP) programme through problem solving, executing focused improvement projects and maintenance pillar activities

Housekeeping & Safety

• Operate in a safe manner at all times, identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected
• Ensure OEE targets are met
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are carried out to maximise plant availability and OEE to meet targets
• Ensure that 5S standards are upheld in the work area as per the MECP requirements

Reporting and administration

• Ensure the various reports and administration tasks are carried out to support engineering and production
• Ensure that planned maintenance work and job cards are closed off timeously

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications, Skills And Competencies Required By The Position

• Matric (including maths and science) or equivalent
• Fitter Trade Tested
• +- 5 years experience as fitter or similar role
• +- 1 year experience within an FMCG environment
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving
• High numeracy skills
• Experience working on hygienic design and good manufacturing practices
• Knowledge of oats/wheat milling operations and associated equipment including understanding of control systems, aspiration, scales etc.

Core Competencies

• Maintenance Systems
• Engineering standards
• Qualified Fitter
• Knowledge of flaking and milling equipment Machinery

General Competencies

• An understanding of production machinery or equipment

Special Requirements

• Must have the physical abilities to carry out the role within a plant and work shifts

Personal Characteristics

• Effective communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Continuous learning
• Team player within multi-functional team.
• Call out and standby responsibilities, including overtime work as required
• Situational problem-solving abilities.
• Pro-active and driven by sustainable solutions.
• Strong logical/diagnostic approach to troubleshooting.

About Us

Tiger Brands is proudly Africas largest listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacture, market and distribute everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow.

Being a food company means were an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and thats why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.