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This position reports into the Maintenance Manager.\n\nThe successful incumbent will provide support to the Maintenance team ensuring that approved maintenance requests are addressed timeously, responsible for fault finding and carrying out preventative and curative maintenance on factory and butchery equipment.\n\nDuties & Responsibilities\n\n Filter, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance requests as per job cards.\n\n Ensure compliance with work standards and ensure that all work requirements are completed accurately to avoid repeat jobs.\n\n Report required equipment/materials to the maintenance manager timeously.\n\n Fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.\n\n Ability to do basic welding, ARC & TIG.\n\n Bandsaw and motor bearing replacements. \n\n Converting lights to LED on shop floor & on refrigeration equipment.\n\n Wiring up D.O.L starters to machinery and other electrical repairs.\n\nDesired Experience & Qualification\n\n Matric\n\n Suitable qualification in 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