Food Processing Plant Factory Engineer Full Time Job

Food Processing Plant Factory Engineer – Somerset West.

Main purpose of this role is to ensure that the maintenance of all stores and production equipment, and maintenance processes and procedures are maintained and functioning effectively and efficiently at all times.

R40 000 – R50 000 Basic p/m + Benefits and 2 annual performance bonuses.

Requirements:

• BSC Industrial Engineering Degree
• Matric with Mathematics
• CAD Experience advantageous
• Computer literate
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration and food processing plants
• Programming PLC’s and Invertors
• 3 – 5 Years’ experience in the refrigeration and/or food industries
• Experience with high capacity 3Ph motors
• Mechanical service experience
• Knowledge of Pneumatic systems, switch gear and water treatment
• Must be willing to work shifts
• Live in the Helderberg / Stellenbosch areas preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

• All maintenance and up keep of the plant and facilities
• Implementing, maintaining and improving efficiencies within the plant
• Setting up and scheduling a maintenance programme
• Maintaining adequate levels of spare parts,
• Maintaining a list of critical spare parts inventory
• Maintaining a list of approved components/parts suppliers
• Liaising with contractors / OEM suppliers on site, nationally and internationally
• Assisting and managing new expansion programmes
• Project management
• Setup Capital and Maintenance Budgets
• Ensure compliance to OSHA and other relevant legislation
• Ensure a safe working environment
• Attending to all breakdowns in the warehouse and production areas as well as minor maintenance required throughout the business
• Ensure preventative maintenance is scheduled and tended to
• Find alternative ways to limit production downtime and increase productivity