Process Artisan

 

Recruiter:

Jean Fowlds Consultancy

Job Ref:

JFMM2602

Date posted:

Friday, August 26, 2022

Location:

vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary:

Salary, Medical Aid, Pension/provident, 13th cheque, Incentives


SUMMARY:
A leader in the manufacturing industry is seeking a top-notch Process Artisan, recently qualified with a minimum of 2years'' experience. Must be working on both process and maintenance. Will be working shifts; 4 days day shift, 4 x days off, 4 x days night shift.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

My client, a leader in the manufacturing industry is seeking a young, recently qualified - top-notch PROCESS ARTISAN.   Must have the ability to work on both process and maintenance and have a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Will be working shifts:  4 days day shift;  4 x days off;  4 x days night shift.

Must have excellent electrical and mechanical knowledge together with being able to work on both process and maintenance. 

  • Must have solid and traceable experience as an excellent Process Artisan. (Minumum 2 Years) 
  • Must have excellent process and maintenance knowledge and skill set.

 The company is offering highly market-related salary and benefits.  Only career-orientated Artisan required;  great growth opportunities.


PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The incumbent in this position will ensure optimum plant availability & efficiency by maintaining and repairing plant and equipment according to engineering specifications and safety standards.  Must have solid process and maintenance experience (minimum 2 years)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create and maintain a safe & healthy working environment in the department.
  • Ensure asset availability conforms to agreed KPI’s.
  • Asset Management to maintain equipment in standard condition.
  • Financial controls of maintenance budgets.
  • Consumable and critical spares requests, updates, and verification.
  • Daily line inspections and repairs.
  • Carry out PRAGMA inspections, adhoc, breakdowns, and preventative maintenance.
  • Shutdown action plan and execution.
  • Safety custodian for the area of responsibility and ensure compliance.
  • Shutdown resource allocation.
  • Standby duties and callouts.
  • General housekeeping and ensure OHSAct compliance.
  • Record and achieve set KPI.
  • Waste reduction and elimination.
  • Training of department maintenance team and process controllers.
  • Rebuild and continuous improvement projects/initiatives.
  • Reporting of unsafe acts and conditions.
  • Ensure Process Controllers adhere to process controls standards.
  • Maintain standards in the plant and adhere to all safety rules and procedures
  • Maintain production machines, electrically driven machines, and electronic control gear React to breakdowns expediently
  • Diagnoses, fault-finding, and repairs equipment failures so as to effectively minimize machine downtime
  • Dismantling, fault detection, repairing. 
  • Maintenance, reconstruction, and installation of machinery
  • Propose modifications to equipment for better performance or safety improvements Control Job Card information and conduct checks
  • Active involvement in the development implementing and maintaining the Preventative Maintenance System

Further essential responsibilities:

  • Diagnoses, fault-finding, and repairs equipment failures so as to effectively minimize machine downtime
  • Ensures test equipment is well maintained.
  • Carries out shift work in accordance with pre-planned roster.
  • Carries out planned maintenance schedules to required standards.
  • Checks that all relevant information for the updating of drawings is collated and is accurate and correct.
  • Attends training courses as and when required.
  • Covers for other multi-skilled artisans for leave, training, and sick leave.
  • Installation of electrical & mechanical equipment.
  • Liaises with production personnel in his assigned areas and other engineering staff as and when required.
  • Coaches operators on best-operating practices and autonomous maintenance tasks.
  • Submits suggestions for improvements within his sphere of operations.
  • Participates in Shift Base Units, plant teams, and focus teams.
  • Reports unsafe acts and conditions to appropriate management level.
  • Compiles shift report and ensure proper shift handover as per the procedure.
  • Adheres to the environmental policy and procedures of reducing waste, preventing spills, meeting the environmental targets, complying with hazardous chemical procedures and environmental legal requirements.
  • Maintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace.
  • Investigates incidents (SHEQ) and identify root causes of Non-Conformances and corrects deviations
  • Understands the SHEQ requirements of the Section
  • Attending to breakdowns: Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation
  • Fault finding in various fields including –Electrical, Mechanical Fitting, PLC, Variable Speed Drives, Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings
  • Competent with Isolation and Lock-out procedures
  • Ability to work on Overhead cranes, electro-pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, basic instrumentation and basic auto electrical equipment.

Required Minimum Qualification / Experience:

  • Trade Tested
  • Computer Literate
  • SAP spares ordering experience
  • Process and maintenance experience essential
  • PLC experience
  • Hand-on approach and pride in work performed
  • Total commitment to product quality
  • Plan, organize, and control costs
  • Minimum 2 Years qualified as an Artisan, with experience in maintenance and processing.
  • Programming and Fault Finding
  • Knowledge of Safety Rules and Regulations

 

Reporting to:

  • FACTORY MANAGER

Key Competencies / Skills:

  • Problem-solving
  • Resilience
  • Initiative / Proactive
  • Self-awareness
  • Positive attitude
  • Willing to work long hours and shifts
  • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to work without supervision

 

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