Introduction

Grain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY)Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

Job Description

Responsible for setting up and operating grinding machines to shape and sharpen blades according to correct specifications.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• N2 Mechanical engineering.
• A minimum of 2 years’ working experience in a similar role.
• A willingness to work overtime, incl. shifts and on weekends when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adjust tools to produce specified cuts.
• File or finish surfaces of workpieces, using prescribed hand tools.
• Inspect, feel, and measure workpieces to ensure that surfaces and dimensions meet specifications.
• Monitor machines operations to determine whether adjustment are necessary and stop machines when problems occur.
• Select and mount grinding wheels on machines according to specifications, using hand tools and applying knowledge of abrasives and grinding procedures.
• Set up and operate grinding or polishing machines to grind metal workpieces such as blades and tools.
• Dress grinding wheels according to specifications.
• Detect defects, assess wear and verify specifications using ruler and Vernier calliper.
• Perform basic maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machine parts.
• Remove finished workpieces from machines and place them in racks and set aside pieces that are defective.
• Attach workpieces to grinding machines.
• Visual inspection of the blades.
• Perform other duties as may be required by line managers.

Skills Required

• Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving.
• Understanding of production procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures (PPE).
• Ability to read manuals.
• Good communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Able to work under pressure.

The company can expire jobs at any time at our own discretion. Should you not have received a response within 4 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.