Packhouse Artisan

Fruitways; Grabouw; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruitways seeks a Packhouse Artisan based at our Melpark Packhouse in Vyeboom to maintain and repair packhouse equipment, ensuring smooth daily operations. You will report to the Maintenance Technician and work independently with a hands-on approach.

The role requires mechanical and electrical knowledge, CMMS experience, and willingness to work night shifts, standby, and overtime during peak season. Strong teamwork and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent.
• N3 Millwright or N3 Fitter & Turner preferred.
• Good knowledge of mechanical systems and electrical components.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular maintenance inspections as scheduled.
• Repair mechanical and electrical breakdowns in machinery and facilities.
• Assist with planning and execution of preventative maintenance program.
• Disassemble and replace faulty components and reassemble equipment.
• Supervise a team of up to four sub-ordinates.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical knowledge

CMMS experience

MS Office

OHS knowledge

Night shift

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

N3 Millwright

N3 Fitter & Turner

Tools

CMMS

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Fruitways is an agri-business that specialises in the growing, packing and marketing of apples and pears to retailers, traders and wholesalers around the globe.

PACKHOUSE ARTISAN

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Packhouse Artisan based at our MelpackPackhouse in Vyeboom. Reporting to the Maintenance Technician, the ideal candidate needs to have technical problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance inspections according to prescriptive schedule.
• Repair mechanical and electrical breakdowns in buildings, packhouse machinery/equipment, water treatment and sewage plant as well as site work.
• Assist with planning of and the execution of annual preventative maintenance program
• Disassemble and replace defective mechanical and/or electrical equipment or worn parts and reassemble equipment
• Supervise a team of up to four sub-ordinates
• Keep working area and equipment clean and safe

Requirements

• Grade 12
• N3 Millwright preferably or N3 Fitter and Turner
• In depth knowledge of the mechanical workings of machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of the electrical workings of machinery and equipment
• Preferably 2-3 years’ experience within a production facility or similar Fruit packaging environment
• Previous experience working with computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) will be advantageous
• Computer skills (MS Office and more specific Excel (Basic) and Outlook
• Good understanding of the OHS Act, regulations, and relevant codes
• Willingness to work nightshift during season, be on standby and work overtime
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to work in a team environment and collaborate with other

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