Artisan Fitter at RCL Foods

Job Description

RCL FOODS is searching for an Artisan Fitter to join our Foods Division team based in Pongola, Kwazulu Natal. The successful incumbent will report to the Engineer: Back End. The primary objective of this position is to maintain all machines to obtain their optimum efficiencies, ensure that all planned maintenance work is done according to the schedules and that all records are kept up to date. Will, when deemed necessary, assist with new projects and work overtime when required. 

Minimum Requirements

• Trade test Certificate (Mechanical Fitting or Fitting and Turning) and proof of the successful completion of a formal Institutionalised Training Programme is essential.
• Minimum of six (6) years of working experience as a trade-tested Artisan Fitter/Fitter & Turner, of which at least three (3) years must be on batch- and continuous centrifugal.
• Working knowledge of planned maintenance systems.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be prepared to work planned and unplanned overtime.
• SAP system knowledge would be an added advantage.
• Be prepared to do stand-by duty.

Duties & Responsibilities

The position requires an individual with extensive knowledge, experience, and insightfulness of the batch and continuous centrifugals to deliver planned and unplanned back-end maintenance service to the business:

• Conduct inspections to ensure that work is up to the required standards and minimize downtime.
• Maintain the batch- and continuous centrifugal in accordance with good engineering Standards and always adhere to ISO Standards and/or Procedures.
• Ensure centrifugals are always maintained such not to create a bottleneck in sugar output.
• Attend to all breakdowns and stoppages in the respective section immediately.
• Investigate any recurring faults and rectify the same.
• Report any accidents, or incidents immediately to the Foreman: Back-end Maintenance.
• Promote and maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
• Maintain and uphold RCL Foods Quality Standards (High Standard of Workmanship)