Artisan at Distell

Job description

Applications are invited for the above position based in the Engineering Department at the production plant at Nederburg in Paarl . The successful candidate will report to the Engineering Controller .

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Repairs and maintenance to machinery and equipment in line with prescribed regulations and
• standards;
• Regular inspections, fault finding and preventative maintenance jobs;
• Innovation and business improvements in support of operational and segment goals;
• Implemented initiatives of business plans;
• Turning, milling, welding and fitting for fabrication of components;
• Participate in the mini-business activities (E2);
• Adhering to relevant health, risk and safety regulations and quality standards.
• The successful candidate must have the following qualification(s), experience and skills:
• Qualified trade tested Artisan (Section 13 or Section 26D preferable) and/or Millwright;
• Minimum N3 qualification;
• Relevant working experience as a Fitter and Turner and/or Millwright;
• At least 2 years working experience in a similar role within an FMCG environment;
• Working experience with high speed bottling machinery will be advantagous;
• Ability to work accurately and according to precise measurements and specifications;
• Competent in turning, milling, argon and arc welding;
• Competent in pneumatics and hydraulics;
• Reflect good leadership behaviour - towards colleagues, superior and company values;
• Able to do in depth problem solving and fault finding;
• Able to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position;
• Able to work shifts, on weekends and/or flexible hours;