Maintenance Technician

Our client based in East London is currently looking to employ a Maintenance Technician.

Requirements:

• Millwright trade certificate.
• Minimum 2 years experience working as a Millwright.
• Experience in the manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industry will be an advantage.
• Computer Skills (MS Office Package).
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include night shift, overtime, standby, and weekends to support a plant that manufactures 24/7.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow machine manuals, mechanical drawings, SOP’s.
• Skilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, and assorted power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics: Electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatics.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to perform the physical demands of the job (be on your feet for extended periods of time and tolerate the noise level of the production environment).
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions.
• Good communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Perform troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Ensure that planned Preventative Maintenance is carried out daily.
• Conduct regular inspections on equipment to identify hazards, defects or need for repair.
• Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members.
• Fix or repair the machinery as assigned according to demands.
• Maintains daily records to support the Preventive Maintenance work.
• Identifies parts- supplies- and services necessary to support assigned work areas.
• Attends departmental meetings to stay informed.
• Conduct fault finding and testing on equipment.
• Work directly with plant leadership to develop and execute projects involving continuous improvement, upgrades, and the resolution of reoccurring problems.
• Teach basic mechanical skills to line operators to support autonomous maintenance.
• Understand and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation.
• Adhere to Health and Safety Acts policies and procedures.

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