Role Purpose:
- To ensure proper servicing, repairing and maintenance of all welding work. Main focus should be on breakdowns on mechanical equipment, with reference to welding repairs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Service, repairs and maintenance of all welding work.
- Breakdowns on mechanical equipment, with reference to welding repairs
- Safety inspection and reports.
- Research and development – upgrade equipment for improved performance and reduction of maintenance cost.
- Execute Planned maintenance program.
- Cover shift as per the business requirement(s)
- Maintain good housekeeping in line with the OHSA requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Grade 12 and NTC 3 (relevant trade)
- Trade test as a Welder
Required Experience:
- 5-years relevant experience (post qualification).
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Ability to co-ordinate projects.
- Prepared to work shifts, standby, call outs and overtime when required.
- Ability to do fabrications and welding, especially Argon Welding.
- Must have code 08 drivers’ license.
- Ability to communicate in English.
- Knowledge of poultry processing equipment would be an advantage.
- Physically fit and able to work in cold conditions, typically below -40 degrees.