Mechanical Technician

 

Recruiter:

Esteem Recruitment

Job Ref:

Mechanical Technicia..

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

50000


SUMMARY:
Mechanical Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION:

In the position of Mechanical/Electrical Technician your priorities are plant availability and product quality at the right cost.  You will be responsible for Safety & Equipment integrity as well as the maintenance, repair and optimization of the plant and all associated equipment.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

-        Asset Care

-        Preventative Maintenance

-        Works within defined HSE standards

-        Attends to repairs and breakdowns

-        Support the production teams

-        Operate equipment

-        Problem Solving in line with 5Y methodology

-        Quality & Cost

-        Job card completion

-        OEE targets maintained; time to fix reduced

 

 

SUPERPOWERS

 

×          Knowledge & experience of the unique manufacturing processes & technologies by brands that enable optimal efficiency & quality

×          Exceptional organizational & project management skills with the ability to adapt and be flexible in a “start-up” dynamic environment

 

WORKING IN A COLLABORATIVE NETWORK

 

×          Communicates effectively with multi-functional team members at all levels of the organization.

×          Demonstratable ability to be agile at all times.

×          Demonstratable ability to deal with ambiguity with multiple stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment.

×          Appreciates and is able to embrace diversity and inclusion in how we work with each other.

QUALIFICATIONS

 

×          Trade Test Qualification – Mechanical/Electrical/Millwright.

×          Experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment.

×          N6 Preferrable

×          Technical proficiency across asset lifecycle design, installation, commissioning, and plant operation.

×          Good working understanding of electrical and mechanical principles that support equipment operations.

×          Good understanding of quality assurance principles, standard requirements and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.

×          Strong aptitude for dealing with ambiguity, managing multiple projects, and balancing competing priorities.

×          Passionate about plant-based food.

×          Strong work ethic and decision-making capabilities.

×          Strong communication, collaboration, and delegation skills. Ability to motivate and inspire people.

×          Strong working knowledge of operational procedures.

×          Nice to have:  experience in dry or wet extrusion in food industry.

 

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