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Form of workThe Company
Center West Exports is a world class, processing, distribution and export business of fresh fruit and vegetables, predominately carrots grown at our own farms. We export fresh produce to Asia and the Middle East.
The Role
The focus of the role is to service and maintain all production machinery, equipment and plant.
Resolve operational or technical equipment problems to minimize process interruptions resulting from equipment breakdown.
Working as a member of the Maintenance Team and contributing to a positive team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Preventative maintenance of plant and equipment
- Resolve operational or technical equipment problems
- Installing new production plant and equipment
- Servicing and maintaining motors, conveyor systems, transmission/drive systems and related production equipment
- Inspecting and accessing the functionality of production machines and troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic breakdowns
- Fabricating parts for repairs and machine upgrades
- Conducting routine maintenance and safety checks
- Liaising with Production Team regarding maintenance/servicing of production plant and equipment
The successful applicant will possess:
- Appropriate Trade Qualifications.
- Extensive experience working as a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter in a production environment or similar
- Good working knowledge of automated conveyor systems and hydraulics
- Able to prioritize tasks.
- A mature attitude with a logical and methodical approach
- Ability to work in a team or individually.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Committed to Workplace Health and Safety
- Excellent work ethic.
- Flexibility with hours.
This is a fast paced position, you will be required to resolve mechanical issues quickly and efficiently to enable production to run smoothly and on time to meet crucial deadlines.
Interested candidates should forward a resume and a brief covering letter.
Salary will be dependent on skills and experience.
