Mechanical Fitter (Wine industry) at Status Staffing

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• 5-year post Trade tested Mechanical fitter experience
• Valid Driver’s license
• Maintenance skills and some Plumbing experience
• In depth knowledge of HACCP Plan for glass & BIB filling
• Basic knowledge of HACCP systems
• Basic knowledge of Pre-requisite program ISOPE01
• Must have some basic computer skills
• Must be able to work on their own
• Basic Electrical experience
• Food/wine industry background

DUTIES:

• Machine, Equipment and Vehicle Maintenance
• Carries out preventative maintenance according to the maintenance plan and attends to break downs on all machines, equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Performs improvements on machines and equipment when necessary.
• Ensures correct lubricants are used for a specified machine/product as advised by the machine/product specifications.
• Ensures proper care and use of workshop machines, tools and equipment.
• Orders and collects spares and other maintenance requirements in conjunction with Maintenance Manager and Production Manager Bottling.
• Fabricates minor spares / process requirements using a lathe, drill press, welding and any other equipment as required.
• Responds to call outs and attends to breakdowns when required.
• Maintains registers according to the OHAS Act statutory requirements for power tools, ladders, pressure vessels and lifting devices.
• Liaises with service companies on plant service issues, air compressors, hoists and forklift trucks.
• Completes all break down and preventative maintenance records according to QMS procedures.
• Buildings & Grounds Maintenance
• Carries out preventative maintenance and repair work on buildings when required.
• Attends to breakdowns and liaises with departmental managers to limit disruption to processes.
• Carries out basic plumbing and electrical repairs as required in plant.
• Quality Management Systems
• Adheres to QMS standards and procedures.
• Follows QMS protocol as described by QMS procedures.
• Ensures that the security of the premises is intact for responsible areas.
• Adheres to the set GMP protocol and participates in various quality seminars.
• Health, Safety and Housekeeping
• Controls CCPs including Sanitation Testing of machines and equipment worked on during maintenance.
• Carries out sanitation of workshop and parts store.
• Participates in annual HACCP training and in H&S committee meetings when required.
• Adheres to protective clothing policy.
• Ensures compliance with company and statutory H&S policies and procedures.
• Works closely with the safety representative to ensure adherence to safe work practices.
• Contributes to the company’s safety awareness by monitoring contractors whilst on site and reports. any deviations to the safety representative or maintenance/production manager.
• Ensures housekeeping is kept in order and meets required standards and all areas of responsibility are clean and neat.