Fitter and Turner

Our client in the plastic manufacturing is looking for Fitter and Turner with at least 3–5 years’ experience in a production environment, preferably in plastics processing (extrusion, stretch blow moulding, injection moulding). The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and optimisation of all machinery and equipment within the department. The Fitter achieves this by executing a robust maintenance program that prioritizes preventative care and swift breakdown resolution. This role ensures that machines operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality standards, contributing to uninterrupted production and operational excellence. Conducting and coordinating all maintenance on machinery and equipment. Implementing and completing maintenance schedules and programs for each machine. Building an inventory of essential spares for all machinery to minimize downtime. Controlling the usage of machine spares. Attending to mechanical breakdowns and ensuring prompt resolution. Ordering necessary equipment and tools for the factory. Assisting production to achieve optimum efficiencies. Advising on and implementing technical improvements where appropriate and cost-effective. Actively ensuring that all machines are serviced, cared for, and maintained appropriately. Being available for call-outs after hours. Ensuring that machines are running smoothly for night shifts. Ensure issues are resolved during the initial intervention. Track and reduce the number of comeback jobs. Monitor and manage job cards to ensure timely closure. Performing preventative maintenance to reduce machine-related quality defects. Conducting routine inspections of machinery to identify potential issues affecting product quality. Working with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve machine-related quality problems. Documenting all maintenance activities that have an impact on product quality. Adhering to and enforcing all safety protocols and procedures during maintenance activities. Performing safety checks on all machinery and equipment. Identifying and reporting any unsafe conditions or practices to management. Using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. Ensuring that all machinery is safe to operate after maintenance or repairs. Have hydraulic and pneumatic experience ( Basic fault finding ability). Identify and solve problems effectively (Analyse and fault finding ability). An ability to handle conflict and to diffuse it constructively. Must be willing to work shifts

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:: HND in Mechanical Engineering and Class 1 Fitter. Basic computer skills (Excel). Diploma in Machineshop Eng is an added advantage.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their CV in Word format to cvs@oxfordrecruitment.co.zw