Production Assistant / Maintenance Electrician – Durban

SUMMARY:
 
Production Assistant / Maintenance Electrician – Durban
Our client is seeking a hands-on, qualified Production Assistant / Maintenance Electrician to support maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of their manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will be technically strong, self-motivated, and able to work effectively under pressure in a production environment.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment and infrastructure
• Inspect and clean electrical panels and conduct thermal checks on panels and machinery
• Troubleshoot manufacturing lines, program PLCs, and calibrate sensors
• Perform basic mechanical repairs and identify equipment requiring replacement or upgrades
• Manage the spare parts room and maintain accurate stock levels
• Drive process improvements to reduce waste, improve productivity, and optimise electrical usage
• Maintain downtime, maintenance, and equipment records and support upgrade projects
• Issue Certificates of Compliance following electrical installations and repairs
• Train, supervise and mentor employees while coordinating with other departments and management
• Monitor performance, quality, safety and compliance with relevant legislation and company procedures
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, CAPEX and resource allocation
• Ensure strict adherence to electrical safety, lockout/tagout and occupational health and safety requirements

• Qualified Electrician with a recognised trade-test certificate
• Matric or equivalent qualification
• Relevant N3, N4 or higher electrical qualification advantageous
• Thorough knowledge of SANS 10142 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act as applicable to electrical work
• Experience with PLCs, sensors, electrical systems and industrial maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, manuals and technical instructions
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and logical thinking skills
• Good leadership, communication and team coordination skills
• Ability to manage tasks, budgets and reports effectively
• Self-motivated, practical and able to work with limited supervision
• Ability to work under pressure, particularly during production breakdowns