Mechanical / Refrigeration Technician

ONE MECHANICAL/REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN

The applicant interested in this position must comply with the following qualifications / minimum requirements:

- welding

- repairs

- general workmanship with power tools

- understanding of conveyor systems

- self planning of jobs provided

- perform maintenance repairs, fabrication and installation work on all assigned equipment

- report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the supervisor / manager

- develop, modify, construct and install related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment

- communicate with supervisors / managers to inform on maintenance activities performed and re-start of

equipment

- maintain job cards

- ensure personal and co-workers’ adherence and compliance to safety

- to work overtime when required - late nights and / or weekends / shifts / public holidays

- knowledge of basic electronic structures

- own transport - very important

- willing to work in different layouts of job structures inside plant, outside plant, rooftops

- perform assigned duties in a timely and safe manner

- co-ordinate and work in a team environment

- maintain and use equipment as designed

- minimum of two years’ experience in general workshop duties

- receive a lot of “on the job training” to become multi-skilled

- be able to work alone with minimum supervision and be reliable at all time

- fit & able to go into confined spaces & heights

- mechanical / general all-rounder

- refrigeration and electrical knowledge would be advantageous

Requirements:

- able to demonstrate good organizational skills, following policies, procedures and work practices

- independent thinking and having the ability to do job planning

- must be able to work in a team

- relevant qualifications

- flexible to different work structures

- required to take responsibility for work given

- able to learn and grow in multiple trade fields

- work well under pressure

- sober habits

- punctual

This is a production plant / factory and the workshop is the key to keep it running at its’ highest capacity.

The closing date for applications will be Friday, 10 May 2024 at 12H00.

Please send all CV's to freynettem@wlpork.co.za

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

If you do not hear from us within thirty days after your application, please consider your application to be

unsuccessful.