Maintenance Technician

Our client requires the services of a qualified Maintenance Technician with experience in a Meat Production Facility with their own reliable vehicle. Applicants are invited to apply for this position should they be interested and meet the minimum requirements as set out below.

The successful applicant will need to personally execute routine as well as emergency repairs and maintenance of the buildings, facilities, equipment, machinery, refrigeration system, vehicles and infrastructure. The applicant will need to be able to conduct duties pertaining to electronics, plumbing, basic construction and fitting; in doing so the applicant needs to adhere and understand health and safety rules and requirements. The applicant must have a background in maintenance in the meat industry.

Duties:

Maintenance and repairing of meat production machinery.
Repairing and maintenance on factory infrastructure and electronics.
Ensuring that safety regulations are adhered to.
Reporting progress of tasks.
Reporting concerns and making recommendations to Factory Manager.
Maintaining cleanliness and safe working environment for all work stations.
Insuring all temperatures thorough plant is maintained and always within set requirements.
Minimise damage to equipment.

Painting the plant-room/s and any other areas when required.
Perform daily, weekly and monthly routine inspections on machinery, equipment and work areas.
Calibration on valves, thermostats and any other required machinery and equipment.
Maintain and update services, maintenance and repair schedules, records, files and registers.
Minimum Requirements:

Background and experience within the processed meat industry and maintenance of meat processing machinery.
Preferably a N3/N4 qualification with electrical experience/background, knowledge of cabling/wiring, pneumatics, hydraulics and electric motors etc.
Sound technical knowledge and experience relating to the general maintenance and repairs to:
Mechanical equipment.
Plumbing, sewerage, electrical, joinery and buildings.
Painting, welding and maintenance of structures.
General repairs and maintenance of buildings.
Sound knowledge of the relevant Governmental Health and Safety Acts, regulations and practices.
Proven skills in performing technical duties of the highest standards.
The ability to read and interpret specifications, plans, blueprints and sketches.
Previous experience in interacting with and monitoring external maintenance and repairs service providers.
Inclination to function independently and execute proactive maintenance and repairs.
Own reliable transport is essential.
Must be able to work long hours, shifts (when required) and after hours when necessary.
Must be able to work under pressure
Must be able to work in sub-zero temperatures.
Medically fit and not afraid of heights.

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