The 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. As well as maintaining safety of electrial systems and maximising production.
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
* Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components in machine control panels
* Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
* Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters.
* Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, UPS's and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
* 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:
* Approriate trade qualification
* Current Electrical Licence
* 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 electrical 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.