Maintenance Assistant

SUMMARY:
Well established company in Prospecton KZN is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Job Requirements

• Grade 12 (Critical)
• Computer Literacy (advantage
• Experience in the Manufacturing Environment

• Mechanical Skills
• Electrical Skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Understanding Production Processes
• Numeracy and English Literacy to ABET Level 4
• Must be able to work in a team or as an individual.
• Part quality
• Understanding of Disciplinary Code & Grievance Procedure

• Tool Setup and Calibration: Set up and install various tools and equipment according to production requirements, including moulds, dies, fixtures, jigs, and cutting tools.
• Tool Maintenance: Regularly inspect, clean, lubricate, and repair tools to ensure their optimal performance.
• Electrical Maintenance: Regularly inspect electrical equipment throughout the facility to ensure optimum functionality.
• Mechanical functions: To design, build, install and maintain mechanical equipment.
• Electrical Functions: To install and maintain electrical equipment throughout the facility.
• Tool Changeovers: Assist with tool changeovers if required. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure minimal downtime during changeover processes.
• Tool Efficiency and Optimization: Continuously monitor tool performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Quality Control: Perform quality checks on tooling to ensure compliance with specifications and standards. Identify and address any deviations or defects that may impact product quality.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of tooling repairs, adjustments and maintenance activities.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and regulations while working with tools and equipment. Report any safety hazards or incidents promptly. Comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Training and Collaboration: Assist in training new team members on tooling procedures, safety guidelines, and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, operators, and maintenance personnel, to improve tooling processes and resolve

• Implement and manage manufacturing improvements in line with delegated projects.
• Driving the business manufacturing excellence strategy by deploying lean principles in line with agreed projects.
• Identify, evaluate & implement improvement ideas that result in tangible improvements in productivity, elimination of waste and deliver the objectives set out in the 4 pillar strategy
• Effective management and deployment of resource in line with delegated areas and projects
• Review PQs Monthly

• Manage A3 problem solving activity to eliminate waste & improve production within areas of control
• Manage ME data
• Manage continuous improvement projects

• Comply with SHEMS procedures & requirements.
• Manage and improve 5s in the plant according to the 5s Audit sheet
• Manage and improve safety within the working area and meet safety targets for that area

• Implement & uphold quality standards by reducing defects within the plant, as per targets defined by the quality control board
• Quality Management: Engage with internal/external customers and respond to concerns/requests raised by the customer.
• Part Quality: Responsible for delegated elements of APQP process.

• Raise problems and concerns to the Shift leader timeously.
  

• Responsible for own personal attendance to ensure it is 98% on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure all information on timesheets are accurate and submit to the Manager.

• Follow HR Policies & Procedures. Responsible for own personal development.

• Report on production performance. Carry out any reasonable instructions.

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