Citrus Service Technician

Overview

JBT has an opportunity for a Service Technician to join our team based in Brits in the Northwest Province.

Reporting to our Service Manager based in Nelspruit, as Service Technician you will be responsible for service and maintenance of leased equipment at our customers' site in Brits.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a QUALIFIED, skilled and dedicated Citrus Service Technician to join our team based in Brits, Northwest Province. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of citrus processing equipment at our customer's site. This role requires a strong technical background and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

You will work closely with your Service Manager and the Sales Department to ensure good communication from the customer site to JBT Head office.

Previous experience as a Service Technician would be valuable and someone with foundational skills and a keenness to learn our equipment is necessary! Finally, you may use your expertise to help install new JBT equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on citrus processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Provide technical support and training to customers.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of service activities and parts inventory.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Qualified Trade Test: Millwright or Fitter.
• Minimum 3 years mechanical and basic electrical experience.
• Product knowledge and working with food machinery previously will be an advantage.
• Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Calibration skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Instrumentation reading ability.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Drivers licence.

Why work at JBT:

• Medical aid (optional)
• Pension fund
• Income protection cover
• Group Life cover
• 13th Cheque

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

About JBT Corporation:

JBT is an international market leading company in the global food processing industry. We have offices in more than 25 countries all over the world. We are growing both organically and by acquisitions and are continuously looking for new employees that want to grow with us! We offer you the growth potential of a company with a developing technology that is unique in its field, plus a collaborative working environment where your individuality, imagination and talent will be recognized and rewarded.