Maintenance Technician

Purpose:

• To carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance on plant equipment, responding to breakdowns and completing planned tasks to minimize downtime, support efficient production, and contribute to continuous improvement, industrialization, and quality initiatives in line with company standards

Minimum Requirements:

• NQF 4 (Grade 12) qualification + Millwright/ Industrial Electrical/Toolmaker/Fitter and Turner Trade Test
• 3-5 years working experience within Maintenance Department (preferable Automotive Manufacturing Company)
• Knowledge of different machine types, e.g., compressors. Programming of robots such as ABB & Kuka
• Broad background in manufacturing technology and line operating experience. Working knowledge in hydraulics and pneumatics, Electrical and Mechanical repairs, general engineering and machining
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing principles, techniques, methods and disciplined in their application.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and electrical drawings
• Trained in problem solving techniques.
• Possess excellent people relations skills, and can demonstrate communication skills, with concepts and instructions.
• Ability to build and repair electrical circuits an advantage
• Computer literacy – thorough experience with MS Office - Windows

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure all maintenance activities (electrical and mechanical) are carried out to the required standard and fool-proofing techniques are applied when ever possible.
• Ensure continuous improvement philosophy is applied.
• Assist production in interpreting relevant machine values in relation to the operation of the machine.
• Carry out appropriate actions to ensure scrap reduction during set-up and production activities.
• Respect budget by ensuring no wastage of spare components.
• Carry out stock takes as defined to ensure availability of spares.
• Ensure all maintenance systems as defined
• Actively participate in all action teams as requested.
• Carry out all mechanical or electrical adjustments on machines to ensure product quality.
• Assist in installation or moving of any machinery when needed. Assist in any projects relating to upgrading of the factory/ machine or plant layout
• Carry out all maintenance activities required, in normal and after hours to ensure down time is kept to the minimum.
• Ensure that all electrical machinery and equipment is safe to operate.
• Ensure that all protective equipment controlling access to live electrical components are in good condition.
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