Description
The purpose of this role is to ensure the effective operation of the boiler and to safely optimize production
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- N3 or Grade 12
- Trade Certificate– Boiler Machinery and Equipment
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layouts and procedures
- Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g., cut material with powered saws, gas cutting equipment to match measurements).
- Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
- Align components using callipers, rules etc. and clamp pieces.
- Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead).
- Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.
- Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
- Development of chutes and spouts
- Repair existing machinery
- Repair, extend or alter structures
- Mechanical maintenance on production machines
- Ensure compliance to health and safety regulations and inform your supervisor of any potential hazards and/or breaches of safety regulations that may pose a risk to food safety
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES
- Sound knowledge and understanding of boiler machinery and equipment
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawing
- Mechanical knowledge
- Health and Safety relations
- Problem-solving ability
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Self-motivated and reliable
- Able to handle and work under pressure
- Able to work shifts
Closing date: 30 March 2023