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Job summary
A leading food processing company in Gauteng is seeking a qualified Mechanical Engineer. The successful candidate will maintain and repair critical mechanical systems, ensure compliance with safety standards, and collaborate with various teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on safety and efficiency.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in a food processing plant.
- Strong understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair mechanical systems critical to operations.
- Implement maintenance schedules to optimize equipment performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Skills
Education
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team at our facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of mechanical systems and equipment critical to meat processing and handling.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems including conveyors, chilling units, hydraulic systems, pneumatic tools, saws, and other abattoir-specific machinery.
- Implement preventive and corrective maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
- Collaborate with production, QA, and health & safety teams to ensure machinery operates in compliance with hygiene, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Design and modify mechanical components or equipment layouts to improve production efficiency and safety.
- Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns and ensure minimal disruption to operations.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, technical documentation, and equipment history.
- Oversee installation and commissioning of new equipment and coordinate with vendors as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
- Minimum 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in a food processing plant or industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, motors, gearboxes.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and schematics.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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