Sewing Machine Mechanic

SUMMARY:
Sewing Machine Mechanic

POSITION INFO:

• To service and maintain all sewing and quilting machines as and when required. General functions may also include assisting with implementation of lean projects as well assisting with general maintenance in and around the plant and building.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / FOUNDATIONAL KNWOLEDGE

• Grade 12 / Matric

• Relevant Sewing Machine/Trade Qualification EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 3 - 5 years’ experience working within a Manufacturing/Sewing environment. BEHAVIORAL DIMENSIONS REQUIRED

• Detailed orientated

• Motivated and deadline driven

• Willingness to work overtime as and when required

• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once and prioritize accordingly • Ability to adapt, change and work in a fast-paced environment

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF KPA''S & WORK STANDARDS

Planned Maintenance o Ensure maintenance service schedules are adhered to and that all machines are serviced at all times as per schedule o Record all spares used as well as downtime onto the necessary job cards o Assist other technicians when required in terms of planned maintenance Preventative Maintenance o Daily inspection on machinery to identify possible defects and repair timeously Minimize downtime of machinery o Ensure job card procedure system is adhered to at all times

Housekeeping o Ensure housekeeping is maintained in the maintenance workshop o Ensure area where worked is left clean and machines are operational OHS Act / Fire Regulation o Ensure compliance to OHS act at all times o Ensure compliance to Fire regulation policies and procedures at all times o Make sure machines are safe to work on o Make sure safety mechanisms are operational Shutdown maintenance / Overtime o Assist with maintenance planning during shutdown period o Assist with spares to be ordered as and when required General o Daily machine inspections o Assist in the implementation of lean projects o Assist with general maintenance in and around the plant and building

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