Electrician and Fitter, Western Cape (Langeberg - Ashton / Montagu) - only applicants from the Western Cape would be considered for these positions

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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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

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