Maintenance Artisan

Our client in the Automotive Industry based in East London is currently looking to employ a Maintenance Artisan.

An awesome career opportunity awaits!

Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12.
• N4 in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering – Trade Tested or similar.
• 5 years’ experience in a factory maintenance environment.
• Computer literacy is a must.
• Ability to learn fast and be independent.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems preferred.
• Own transport is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring Preventative Maintenance is carried out according to schedules for both mechanical and electrical.
• Frequently check stock levels for all spares/materials and order in time.
• Assisting the Maintenance Manager in periodic trend analysis of breakdowns and expenditure with recommendations for continual improvement.
• Involvement in daily emergencies and urgent work requests.
• Completion of basic preventative maintenance.
• Ensuring 5S System and safe working standards are always adhered too.
• Keeping the Maintenance Manager informed of abnormal or critical situations and seeking advice on matters outside the Planner's knowledge or authority.
• Ensuring maintenance procedures and documentation complies with relevant Quality Assurance standards and Safety Standards.
• Electrical installations and PLC’s.
• Mechanical installations.
• General buildings and all utilities
• Comply with OHS Act Regulations and other Legislation.
• Involve with all new projects etc.
• Accurately carry out maintenance schedules for production machinery and services (Electrical and Mechanical).
• Carry out lubrication schedules.
• All work must be performed safely according to all safety regulations.
• Speedily rectify breakdowns and after hours call outs.
• Weekly shift and stand by duty to be performed as per roster.
• Adhere to Company HSEE policy.
• Perform shift and standby call out duties.
• Working overtime when required as agreed by Plant Engineer.

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying please consider your application unsuccessful.