Artisan at Distell

Job description

Applications are invited for the above position based in the Engineering Department at the production plant in Port Elizabeth. The successful candidate will report to the Maintenance Foreman.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Repairs and maintenance to machinery and equipment in line with prescribed regulations and standards;
• Regular inspections, fault finding and preventative maintenance jobs;
• Innovation and business improvements in support of operational and segment goals;
• Implemented initiatives of business plans;
• Turning, milling, welding and fitting for fabrication of components;
• Participate in the mini-business activities (E2);
• Adhering to relevant health, risk and safety regulations and quality standards.

The successful candidate must have the following qualification(s), experience and skills:

• Qualified trade tested Artisan (Section 13 or Section 26D preferable) and/or Millwright;
• Minimum N3 qualification;
• Relevant working experience as a Fitter and Turner and/or Millwright;
• At least 2 years working experience in a similar role within an FMCG environment;
• Working experience with high speed bottling machinery will be advantagous;
• Ability to work accurately and according to precise measurements and specifications;
• Competent in turning, milling, argon and arc welding;
• Competent in pneumatics and hydraulics;
• Reflect good leadership behaviour - towards colleagues, superior and company values;
• Able to do in depth problem solving and fault finding;
• Able to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position;
• Able to work shifts, on weekends and/or flexible hours;

Applications Process

If you are interested and meet all requirements, kindly log onto Distell’s Careers Page:

Reference number: 3242 Closing Date: 21 August 2017