Electrician and Fitter, Western Cape (Langeberg - Ashton / Montagu) - only applicants from the Western Cape would be considered for these positions
Company
MDT Foods cc t/a MDT Technical Placements
Location
Cape Town
Posted
13 hours ago
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via Pnet
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Job Description
Introduction
Food manufacturing company in Langeberg (Ashton / Montagu) in the Western Cape requires Electrician and Fitter with Matric / Grade 12, trade test certificate and 3-4years experience in FMCG / food manufacturing industry.
You will be responsible for fault finding, planned maintenance and repairs and installation of high speed packaging / food manufacturing machinery and equipment - bottling and canning lines, conveyors, fillers, cappers and all other related machinery and equipment. You will also be responsible for maintenance of site buildings and facilities. You must be able to work shifts, standby and overtime when requred; you must have your own transport and valid driver's licence.
Only applicants from the Western Cape will be considered for these positions
Duties & Responsibilities
You will be responsible for fault finding, planned maintenance and repairs and installation of high speed packaging / food manufacturing machinery and equipment - bottling and canning lines, conveyors, fillers, cappers and all other related machinery and equipment. You will also be responsible for maintenance of site buildings and facilities. You must be able to work shifts, standby and overtime when requred; you must have your own transport and valid driver's licence.
Desired Experience & Qualification
You must have Matric / Grade 12, trade test certificate and 3-4years experience in FMCG / food manufacturing industry.
You must be able to work shifts, standby and overtime when requred; you must have your own transport and valid driver's licence.
Package & Remuneration
Salary / TCTC negotiable depending on qualifications and experience
Food manufacturing company in Langeberg (Ashton / Montagu) in the Western Cape requires Electrician and Fitter with Matric / Grade 12, trade test certificate and 3-4years experience in FMCG / food manufacturing industry.
You will be responsible for fault finding, planned maintenance and repairs and installation of high speed packaging / food manufacturing machinery and equipment - bottling and canning lines, conveyors, fillers, cappers and all other related machinery and equipment. You will also be responsible for maintenance of site buildings and facilities. You must be able to work shifts, standby and overtime when requred; you must have your own transport and valid driver's licence.
Only applicants from the Western Cape will be considered for these positions
Duties & Responsibilities
You will be responsible for fault finding, planned maintenance and repairs and installation of high speed packaging / food manufacturing machinery and equipment - bottling and canning lines, conveyors, fillers, cappers and all other related machinery and equipment. You will also be responsible for maintenance of site buildings and facilities. You must be able to work shifts, standby and overtime when requred; you must have your own transport and valid driver's licence.
Desired Experience & Qualification
You must have Matric / Grade 12, trade test certificate and 3-4years experience in FMCG / food manufacturing industry.
You must be able to work shifts, standby and overtime when requred; you must have your own transport and valid driver's licence.
Package & Remuneration
Salary / TCTC negotiable depending on qualifications and experience
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