Boilermaker – Qpro Feeds, Bethlehem at VKB Group

Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible for the overall maintenance and repair of mechanical machinery and equipment in the feed mill. Preventative maintenance as well as meaningful reporting on breakdowns and equipment output will also be a strong focus.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Boilermaker (N2).
• Mechanical, fitting and feed mill experience would be advantageous.
• Valid Trade Certificate: Boilermaker issued by QCTO and or an accredited institution (SETA).
• Must be able to do Welding/ Tacking.
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act.
• At least 3 years of proven work experience in the manufacturing and agriculture environment.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical documents such as blueprints and drawings.
• Must be able to do measurements accurately.
• Basic math skills/ Calculations of measurements.
• Willingness to work shifts as well as standby duty.
• Guillotine and bender knowledge would be advantageous.
• Building of chain conveyor and bucket elevators as well as screw conveyors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, test, and mechanical equipment and systems at the plant.
• Fabricate, fit, and repair parts for machines and related equipment.
• Ensure high availability of plant- and mobile equipment.
• Reduce breakdowns and downtime periods to limit financial losses.
• Standby duty after hours to assist with plant breakdowns.
• Continuous fault finding on plant machinery and other equipment.
• Planned Preventative Maintenance on OnKey (PRAGMA)
• Upkeep and management of the Critical Spares List to limit downtimes due to waiting periods.
• Reporting on downtimes, breakdowns, and other maintenance aspects on a monthly basis.

Skills Required

• Ability to function independently as well as in a team
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Communication skills and good people relations in the workplace 
• Ability to work under pressure and extended hours
• Medically fit