RCL Foods, a leader in the South African food manufacturing industry, is seeking experienced and highly skilled Fitters to join its Groceries Division in Randfontein, Gauteng.
This permanent position offers a chance to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where your expertise in machinery maintenance and high-speed packaging systems will be critical to the plant’s efficiency and success.
Your Role at RCL Foods
As a Fitter at RCL Foods, your primary responsibility will be to maintain and optimise all plant machinery to ensure their peak performance.
You will perform planned maintenance according to schedules, manage mechanical equipment for production and packaging lines, and troubleshoot issues effectively. Additionally, you’ll contribute to new projects and handle equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
Your role will also involve stripping machinery during overhauls to inspect and replace worn components, assisting in constructing new mechanical equipment, and liaising with your supervisor to ensure smooth operations.
A key focus will be on maintaining safety standards while reducing costs and improving machine performance.
What We’re Looking For
To excel in this position, you’ll need the following qualifications and experience:
- Trade Certification: Fitter or Fitter & Turner (trade tested).
- Experience: At least 5 years in machinery maintenance and high-speed packaging, ideally within a food manufacturing environment.
- Skills: Thorough understanding of machine maintenance schedules, fault-finding, and repair.
- Driving Licence: Code 8 driver’s licence.
What You Bring to the Team
RCL Foods values team players who can work independently when required. You should have the ability to work shifts, overtime, and standby duty, as well as a willingness to train others.
Your role will require excellent decision-making skills, especially in scheduling maintenance and solving technical challenges to ensure smooth plant operations.
Why Join RCL Foods?
RCL Foods offers an inclusive and supportive work environment where your skills and contributions are recognised and rewarded.
As part of the Groceries Division, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that production processes meet the company’s high standards of quality and efficiency.
This position also offers opportunities for personal growth and development within the company.
How to Apply
Applications close on 5 December 2024. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a company that values innovation and excellence, submit your application today.
Location and Accessibility
The role is based in Randfontein, Gauteng. This is a great opportunity to work in a central location that supports professional growth and development.
Make a difference in the food manufacturing industry—join RCL Foods as a Fitter and be part of a team that drives innovation and operational success!