Fitter and Turner (R&D Testing Artisan)

SUMMARY:
Fitter & Turner (R&D Testing Artisan)
Internationally established Manufacturing Company based in the Northern Suburbs is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Fitter and Turner. POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Section 13 Fitter and Turner Trade Test Certificate
• 3 - 5 years post trade experience.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment (beneficial).
• Energetic, proactive and able to work under pressure.
• A valid driver’s license with own reliable transport.

Responsibilities
Breakdowns:

• Responsible to attend all breakdowns on machines.
• Monitor, report, and amend all stock and non / stock item levels in the Stores & Maintenance department pertaining to critical spare parts.
• Report to Maintenance & Production with relation to progress of repairs and diagnosis of faults.
• Report on duration of downtime on maintenance job card.
• Responsible for tracking and upkeep of all service history information.

Preventative Maintenance :

• Responsible for all Chain CU Jigs, R&D Testing & Zinc Plating.
• Responsible to utilize breakdown service & inspection data to motivate improvements on all above-mentioned production lines.
• Responsible to report & investigate on unforeseen limitations/stoppages during planned services.
• Responsible for weekly/monthly & yearly services on all responsible production lines.
• Responsible for continuous improvement on maintenance procedures and checklists.
• Responsible to interact with maintenance department relating to any changes, improvements following investigations on breakdowns, improvements on down-time etc.
• Monitor and report on machine components.

Projects:

• Responsible for frequent feedback to Design department relating to improvements & issues on all relevant production lines.
• Responsible to ensure all necessary tools & equipment are available and in working condition.
• Responsible to report any deviations to original as-built drawings / designs on all responsible machinery and components.
• Liaise with Projects Engineer on commissioning of all new responsible machinery and components.
• Responsible for innovation and improvement of all responsible machinery and components
• Responsible to interact with R&D, Design, and contractors on testing phases of all responsible machinery and components.

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