Packaging Fitter at AVI Limited

An opportunity has become available for a Packaging Fitter to join the team at National Brands Ltd, Isando, Coffee & Creamer Factory. The role will report directly to the Engineering Foreman and be responsible for the plant and equipment maintenance and repairs of high-speed packaging equipment and other plant and equipment.

Key Performance Areas:

• Carry out breakdown repair work on mechanical equipment and also assisting ensuring that equipment is running at optimal levels
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance schedules as assigned
• Plan shutdown work on plant and equipment
• Review planned maintenance tasks and update the maintenance task list
• Complete root cause and failure analysis on prolonged and repeated breakdowns
• Record all maintenance data (Downtime, spares, and improvement recommendations) on Shopware/CMMS
• Assist in equipment commissioning phases
• Continuously seeking ways to improve plant performance
• Implementation of continuous improvement projects in the factory
• Continuously monitor machine performance and be proactive in rectifying potential problems detected
• Continuously adhere to and engage in safe working practices
• Adhere to the company safety policy.
• Ensure all mechanical installations comply with the requirements of the OHS ACT

 Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Have a minimum of 3 years’ solid experience with High-Speed Packaging machinery working in an FMCG or manufacturing facility
• Working knowledge and proven experience with Pneumatic systems
• Experience with high-speed flow wrapping and cartooning machines
• FMCG Pant Maintenance experience is an added advantage

Qualifications:

• Trade tested at an Accredited Training Facility
• N4 Fitter- Mechanical Trade Theory in Mechanical Engineering
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (e-mail),

Additional Requirements:

• Must be computer literate
• Excellent Fault Finding Abilities
• Knowledge of SAP would be advantageous
• Good knowledge of CMMS system or similar (SAP, Pragma, Shopware)
• QMS, HACCP and GMP Knowledge advantageous

Competencies:

• Planning & Organising
• Working Together
• Meeting Deadlines
• Minimising Risk
• Attention to Detail
• Maintaining Productivity
• Taking Initiative
• Resolving Conflict

Closing Date: 19th, April 2022