Maintenance Assistant at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our RCL FOODS Division.  The role will be based in Pretoria West and report to the Plant Engineer. RCL FOODS is looking for an individual with a passion for maintenance, has decision making abilities, has strong compliance and work ethic.
• RCL FOODS entrusts the responsible individual to render assistance to the maintenance team in the execution of all electrical, mechanical and civil work and repairs. 

Minimum Requirements

• Matric or equivalent
• NQF 5 or NQF 6 Technical qualifications will be advantageous
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience within a FMCG environment

Knowledge:

• Welding,
• Measuring
• Knowledge of tools and application
• Basic knowledge of fitting
• Problem solving skills
• Listening skills
• KNowledge of boilers and air compressors.
• Food Safety and Hygiene Requirements
• Basic knowledge of types of lubricates
• Occupational Health and Safety Act Requirements

Duties & Responsibilities    
Mechanical and Electrical

• Inspection of machinery and equipment as per supplier requirements set out in the maintenance manuals.
• Assisting with the repair of machinery and equipment per breakdown.

Assisting Artisans with Production Machinery and Equipment

• Standby Generators
• Fillers
• Shrink wrappers.
• Boiler
• Ammonia Plant
• Air Compressors
• Air handling units
• Pallet jacks
• Purification plant for water
• Louvers
• Fans Lights

Civil

• Inspection of water systems and main water supply as per maintenance schedule.
• Maintenace and repair of water systems and water supply in accordance to the maintenance plan and schedule.
• Repair of water systems and water supply breakdown.
• Repair of plumbing systems in buildings per breakdown.
• Maintenance and repair of buildings as per the maintenance schedule.

Electrical Maintenance

• Electrical repair of building and plant as per breakdown.

General

• Execution of reasonable instructions issued by authorised personnel of daily tasks.
• Daily inspection of related machinery, equipment and constructions for prevention of breakdowns.