Fitter and Tuner Job Vacancy At RCL Foods

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DEADLINE: 06 May 2024

Fitter and Tuner Job Vacancy At RCL Foods

A Fitter and Tuner Position currently exist at RCL FOODS at Molteno plant (Ouma Rusks). This position reports to the Millwright with shift patterns. The position offers shift allowance as well as stand by and callout allowances.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12
Trade tested as Fitter and Tuner.
3-5 years relevant experience (post qualification in Mechanical Maintenance)
Knowledge of Bakery processing equipment would be an advantage.
Knowledge of maths
Hand-eye coordination and practical skills
Ability to read and understand blueprints, plans and diagrams.
Communication and active listening skills
Analytical and quality control skills
Patience and focus
Physical strength and fitness

Duties and Responsibilities

Service, repairs and maintenance of all mechanical equipment.
Breakdowns on mechanical equipment.
Standby duties.
Safety inspection and reports.
Research and development – upgrade equipment for improved performance at reduction of maintenance cost.
Planned and Preventative maintenance program.
Pump experience would be an advantage.
Grinding, cutting, and shaping metal and other raw materials.
Repairing, maintaining, and operating large pieces of machinery
Operating specialised tools to manufacture parts.
Performing regular maintenance on machinery, diagnosing and repairing any faults
Setting guides, stops and other controls for tools and setting up prescribed cutting and shaping tools.
Monitoring the fabrication process carefully and making safe adjustments
Following set procedures and routines
Working with and understanding forms, designs and patterns to determine the best materials, machine and machine settings to fabricate a part.
Checking assembled metal parts for accuracy and fit using precise measuring tools.
Cutting, threading, bending and fitting hydraulic and pneumatic lines and pipes
Erecting and assembling machines onsite.
Strictly adhering to the protocols in place to keep yourself and others safe.
Mechanical, engineering and technical skills.
May be required to work on public holidays and wekends to fill hours