Artisan: Fitter Turbines Designate

Job Description
RCL FOODS is searching for an experienced Artisan: Turbine Fitter designated to join our Sugar Division based in Pongola. The position requires an individual with extensive Artisan knowledge and experience, to deliver planned and unplanned mechanical maintenance of Pongola mill turbines:
Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct regular inspections of the turbines and associated equipment/machinery to ensure that work performed is up to the required standards to minimize downtime.
Clean oil filters and strainers on turbines, gearboxes and shredder lubrication systems as required.
Maintenance of the turbines and other plant equipment in accordance with good engineering Standards and always adhere to ISO Standards and/or Procedures.
Attend to all breakdowns and/or stoppages in the respective section immediately.
Investigate any recurring faults and rectify the same.
Report any accidents, incidents immediately to the Foreman: Extraction Maintenance.
Promote and maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
Maintain and uphold RCL Foods Quality Standards (High Standard of Workmanship).

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 3 years working experience as a trade tested Artisan Fitter/Fitter & Turner
Experience working on turbines in a sugar manufacturing industry would be a distinct advantage.
Experience in maintaining and fault-finding on hydraulic systems.
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.
To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.


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