Boilermaker Welder
Company
AVI Limited
Location
Cape Town
Posted
4 days ago
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Job Description
A love for the sea and passion for fishing are the driving forces behind **I&J**, a leading fishing company and manufacturer of high quality chilled and frozen foods. Almost 110 years old, **I&J** is the trusted name in seafood, operating a modern and efficient trawler fleet, and continually investing in the training and development of experienced fishing crews, committed to fishing responsibly, with a long-term vision. **I&J** has achieved and maintained accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) since 2004. **I&J** is a globally respected supplier of high quality, chilled and frozen Cape Hake and a leading producer of farmed Cape Abalone. It is also one of AVI’s great South African brands. **I&J** is proudly South African and invests in, and empowers, the communities in which it operates.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a** Boilermaker Welder **at** I&J, Head Office, Cape Town. **The purpose of this role is to take responsibility for scheduled and ad-hoc maintenance of all equipment and machinery in the factory with a view to maximising availability.
• *Line Manager**: Engineering Manager
• *Number of direct reports**:0
• *Job Specification**:
• *Key Performance Areas**:
Preventative and Breakdown maintenance
Execution of Planned Maintenance activities according to specified tasks in line with OEM (Original Equipment
Manufacturers) specification to ensure equipment meets Engineering Availability targets.
Execution of Ad-hoc Maintenance activities to the required quality and standard as required in a food
- Processing factory.
Ensure downtime is minimized and repeat breakdowns are prevented when executing repairs and maintenance.
To ensure compliance of the OSHACT at the Woodstock factory
Ensure compliance with legislation & maintain accreditations with the various Quality & Food Safety "governing"
bodies.
Ensure compliance with legislation & maintain accreditations with the various Quality & Food Safety "governing"
bodies.
• *Minimum Requirements**:
• *Experience**:
Food Safety Policy & Procedures for Maintenance Personnel Essential 1. Basic level
Trade tested Artisan with 5 years post Trade Test Experience
• *Qualifications**:
3 years or more experience with Welding Aluminum
5 Years post Trade Test experience in a FMCG environment
• *Competencies**:
Planning and Organising
Time Management
Minimising Risk
Maintaining Productivity
Building Relationships
Problem Solving
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a** Boilermaker Welder **at** I&J, Head Office, Cape Town. **The purpose of this role is to take responsibility for scheduled and ad-hoc maintenance of all equipment and machinery in the factory with a view to maximising availability.
• *Line Manager**: Engineering Manager
• *Number of direct reports**:0
• *Job Specification**:
• *Key Performance Areas**:
Preventative and Breakdown maintenance
Execution of Planned Maintenance activities according to specified tasks in line with OEM (Original Equipment
Manufacturers) specification to ensure equipment meets Engineering Availability targets.
Execution of Ad-hoc Maintenance activities to the required quality and standard as required in a food
- Processing factory.
Ensure downtime is minimized and repeat breakdowns are prevented when executing repairs and maintenance.
To ensure compliance of the OSHACT at the Woodstock factory
Ensure compliance with legislation & maintain accreditations with the various Quality & Food Safety "governing"
bodies.
Ensure compliance with legislation & maintain accreditations with the various Quality & Food Safety "governing"
bodies.
• *Minimum Requirements**:
• *Experience**:
Food Safety Policy & Procedures for Maintenance Personnel Essential 1. Basic level
Trade tested Artisan with 5 years post Trade Test Experience
• *Qualifications**:
3 years or more experience with Welding Aluminum
5 Years post Trade Test experience in a FMCG environment
• *Competencies**:
Planning and Organising
Time Management
Minimising Risk
Maintaining Productivity
Building Relationships
Problem Solving
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