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:
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 verbalcommunication skills.
Committed to Workplace Health and Safety
Flexibility with hours
This is a fast paced position, youwill 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.
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