Electro-Mechanical Technician (Millwright) | Industrial & Manufacturing Sector

SUMMARY:
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring maximum equipment uptime, coordinating and undertaking preventative maintenance, and providing technical support to clients and technicians in the field.

POSITION INFO:

An opportunity for a hands-on Electro-Mechanical Technician to lead and undertake equipment assembly, maintenance and installations functions in this organisation, which specialises in medical equipment (Plant Room - PSA oxygen systems, Compressors, Vacuum systems etc) and medical pipeline installations.

For equipment assembly and installations, to work closely with the project engineer and the installations/production teams ensuring equipment assembly & installations are executed to plan. 

Location: Retreat, Southern Suburbs (only candidate that resides in Cape Town will be considered)

Remuneration: Market Related

Minimum Requirements

• Trade Tested Electrician or Millwright (Red Seal)
• Registered with ECSA will be advantageous
• Minimum 5 years'''' maintenance experience within manufacturing or production environment
• Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Able to read mechanical and electrical drawings
• Good mechanical maintenance experience & knowledge on equipment such as air compressors and vacuum pumps
• Experienced in PLC fault finding (DELTA PLC’s and programming experience advantageous)
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
• Computer literacy and maintenance reporting experience (AutoCAD advantageous)
• Own Vehicle and Valid driver''''s licence
• Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 07.30 to 16.30, Friday 07.30 to 15.30
• Must be available via cell phone support afterhours

Core Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute preventative and breakdown/crisis maintenance
• Perform electrical and mechanical fault finding on equipment
• Perform equipment installations, modifications and commissioning activities
• Plant room equipment assembly and testing, including electrical panels
• Maintain and repair utilities including air compressors, air dryers, vacuum pumps, oxygen generators (PSA) and related equipment services
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, PLC-controlled equipment and pneumatic systems
• Assists clients (field technicians and end-users) remotely (by phone) as and when they require assistance with maintenance related queries or breakdowns
• Maintain maintenance records and schedules and QMS documentation
• Maintain housekeeping standards within workshop and production