The IS (Individual Section) machine Fitter is responsible for maintaining, modifying, repairing, installing, and optimising equipment with a view to ensuring equipment availability and reliability, and ultimately enabling operational continuity while achieving Zero Harm.
Key Responsibilities:
Demonstrate commitment to Zero Harm
Maintain equipment in good operating condition to optimise equipment availability, reliability, and production output.
Implement preventative maintenance plans, inspection schedules & works orders.
Job changes, set up the machine for a particular production run, which will include installing the correct moulds for the specific product and making necessary machine adjustments (for example to feed rate, timing, gob size etc).
Ensuring that all sections are producing containers to the correct specification and standard by carrying out action during production such as: swabbing (application of a release agent, known as mould dope), adjustments to timing, replacing mould sets and quality checks.
Maintenance / repair - Safe systems of work shall be in place for all the following activities; Preventative maintenance of IS Machines components and equipment associated with production of container glass; Essential maintenance of IS Machines during job changes; Planned and unplanned replacement/repairs of IS Machine components and equipment; Workshop repairs and preparation of essential IS Machine components and Immediate response to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
Diagnose and interpret problems (fault finding)
Repair breakdowns: ensuring that all required information is recorded in the system, along with duration of breakdowns and delays in resolution.
Monitor spares consumption and provide feedback as necessary to ensure ongoing spares availability.
Use assets and resources optimally to eliminate or minimise waste as necessary.
Comply with approved engineering standards and routines (5S, problem solving, ATO, etc.)
Ensure that equipment is stored and cleaned in line with requirements.
Identify broken and defective tools, parts, and components for reporting to management.
Isolate defective tools, parts and components, and report to management.
Implement Short Interval Controls (SIC) and visual management.
Adhere with the company's escalation procedure.
Utilise Computerised Monitoring Maintenance System (CMMS)
Monitor contractor work to ensure quality in line with quality requirements.
Conduct periodic stock count of spares parts for all machines, and complete required documentation for tracking purposes.
Comply with modification control procedures and management of change processes (MOC_
Give input to identified projects as necessary.
Implement departmental projects.
Partake in standby duties and responsibilities.
Respond to after hour calls as and when required
Qualifications
:
An artisan qualification for a Fitting and Turning and or Millwright trade. (Trade Test Certification)
Minimum of N4 mechanical qualification
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Fitter and Turner or Millwright in a glass packaging manufacturing environment or similar industry.
A minimum of 5 years' experience operating specialized machinery and tools for assembly and repair.
Sound knowledge of IS machines
Hydraulic and Pneumatic experience
Skills and Competencies:
The ability to use the equipment and safety devices supplied, in accordance with instructions.
Technical Proficiency and a solid understanding of mechanical systems and the ability to read and interpret technical information are crucial.
Problem-Solving, be adept at diagnosing issues and developing effective solutions to mechanical problems.
Attention to Detail and precision is vital in ensuring that all components fit together correctly, and function as intended. Assembling parts and systems within precise specifications.
Communication and Organizational Skills, Proficiency in communication, adept time management, and precise organizational capabilities are indispensable, particularly when engaged in extensive projects or collaborating within a team.
A Commitment to Zero Harm
Integrity
Quality consciousness
Sense of urgency
Professional and disciplined.
Computer literate
Additional Information:
Consideration will be given to Isanti's EE goals.
Appointment is subject to qualifications and integrity checks.
If you do not hear from us a month after the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/10/19
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