Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group
The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.
Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.
This "house of brands" we've established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.
Values
We live by five important values:
We are HUMBLE
We acknowledge that we are blessed
We are HUNGRY
We do not settle for mediocre
We are BOLD
We do what is right, even if it scares us
We are SMART
We consider our words and actions
We are TEAM PLAYERS
No-one can do this alone
About Free State Oil:
Free State Oil (Pty) Ltd is a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (Pty) Ltd, a dynamic role player in the edible oil industry, situated in Villiers in the Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.
FITTER
Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level Equivalent.
• N3 Mechanical engineering.
• Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner Trade Certificate.
• At least 5 years' proven experience within the FMCG environment.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, pumps, conveyors, shafts, sprockets, bearings, and gearboxes.
• Valid driver's license.
• A willingness to work overtime, shifts and weekends when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reduce breakdowns and downtime period in the plant to limit unnecessary costs.
• Install, maintain, and repair all mechanical equipment and systems at the plant.
• Report machine failure and breakdowns to management, record it on daily log sheet.
• Ensure job cards are filled in correctly and signed off by production and maintenance.
• Cut, thread, bend and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines.
• Dismantle faulty equipment and assemblies and repair or replace defective parts.
• Continuously improve on all equipment and installation measures.
• Continuously do fault-finding and problem- solving on mechanical equipment.
• Visual inspection of parts.
• Test Operation of machine daily.
• Fix issues that might occur during the shift.
• Comply with all occupational health and safety requirement.
• Complete all compulsory training interventions.
• Mentor employees to follow standard practices and processes to ensure quality services.
• Performs other duties as may be required by line managers.

Skills Required

• Basis awareness training in Manual Handling, Working at Heights and confined Spaces.
• Understanding of production procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures (PPE).
• Ability to read manual, blueprint and schematics.
• Good communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Team player.
• Able to work under pressure.

• Please note You will be vetted and your MIE checked if you apply

Other information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
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• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
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