- Free State
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Agriculture Engineering
- Reference: 108874
Vacancy Details
Employer: VKB Group
Introduction
Grain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY) Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.
Job Description
Responsible for carrying out a range of mechanical work on machines, assemblies and manufactured parts using a range of processes, tools, and machines according to standard operating procedures.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or NQF Level Equivalent.
- N3 Mechanical engineering.
- Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner Trade Certificate.
- At least 3 years' proven experience within the FMCG environment.
- Working knowledge of pneumatics, pumps, conveyors, shafts, sprockets, bearings, and gearboxes.
- Valid driver's licence.
- A willingness to work overtime, shifts and weekends when required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reduce breakdowns and downtime period in the plant to limit unnecessary costs.
- Install, maintain, and repair all mechanical equipment and systems at the plant.
- Report machine failure and breakdowns to management, record it on daily log sheet.
- Ensure job cards are filled in correctly and signed off by production and maintenance.
- Cut, thread, bend and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines.
- Dismantle faulty equipment and assemblies and repair or replace defective parts.
- Continuously improve on all equipment and installation measures.
- Continuously do fault-finding and problem- solving on mechanical equipment.
- Visual inspection of parts.
- Test Operation of machine daily.
- Fix issues that might occur during the shift.
- Comply with all occupational health and safety requirement.
- Complete all compulsory training interventions.
- Mentor employees to follow standard practices and processes to ensure quality services.
- Performs other duties as may be required by line managers.
Skills Required
- Basis awareness training in Manual Handling, Working at Height and confined Spaces.
- Understanding of production procedures.
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures (PPE).
- Ability to read manual, blueprint and schematics.
- Good communication skills.
- Accuracy and attention to details.
- Team player.
- Able to work under pressure.
The company can expire jobs at any time at our own discretion. Should you not have received a response within 4 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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About VKB Group
VKB is a South African agricultural enterprise with the unique vision to focus on alliances with industry related stakeholders. These alliances have developed into the dynamic utilisation of a wide range of agricultural value chain solutions.
Producers in the area in which we conduct business, own and control the VKB Group. Our strategy therefore remains focused on keeping the company as an authentic agricultural producer business, which could also add value for a broader base of general consumers.
The VKB Group continues to capitalize on its rich heritage of almost 100 years by applying the sound cooperative principles of the past. These principles ensure that any association with the Group remains a valuable experience, not only for its shareholders, but also for its suppliers, employees and customers.
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