Shift Technician

 

Recruiter:

Optential Consulting (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PRL000054/LH

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Location:

Capetown, South Africa


SUMMARY:
Location: Cape Town – Western Cape  
Reporting to: Team Leader
Function: Production (Packing,Brewing & Utilities)

 
Overall Responsibility: The Shift Technician's responsibilities include conducting general maintenance- & repair tasks on facility equipment, optimization of machine performance, reducing losses and relieving & coaching of operators. The Shift Technician will provide functional leadership for plant maintenance within the designated Plant and work closely with all production- & maintenance team members.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary Responsibilities:
 
Focus Area 1: Maintenance & Repairs
  • Be the first point of call for breakdowns. Ensure professional repairs, whilst keeping production downtime to a minimum
  • Complete 5Y problem solving documentation, or any other problem-solving tool as implemented by the company
  • Work as an extension of the central workshop and perform general maintenance tasks
  • Ensure proper execution and completion of all maintenance activities
  • Accountable for equipment reliability and ownership of the entire maintenance process; provide guidance and own troubleshooting of equipment issues
  • Supports Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
  • Contribute towards a positive relationship with the Central Maintenance Team & the Prodution Teams.
  • Work with Central Maintenance Team to establish and maintain an effective spare parts inventory
  • Continuously support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all equipment
 
Focus Area 2: Optimisation of Machines & Reduction of Losses
  • Optimization of machines & processes to increase factory efficiency
  • Optimization of machines & processes to reduce losses (dry goods, beer loss, cost, etc)
 
Focus Area 3: Relieving & Coaching of Operators
  • Coach operators on maintenance tasks
  • Coach operators to optimize machines to increase factory efficiency
  • Coach operators to reduce losses (dry goods, beer loss, cost, etc)
  • Coach operators on 5Y problem solving, or any other problem solving tool as implemented by the company.
  • Relieving operators from machines when necessary and operate machines and equipment according to the work instructions.
  • Apply Fundamental/Situational Knowledge of Packaging Equipment and Processes
  • Record waste and movement of product on the appropriate documentation or information systems.
  • Carry out the required quality checks and analyses, and record the results on the appropriate information system
  • Constantly review process performance against target, and recording short stops and correcting any out of controls
  • Carry out autonomous operations as defined for the process areas
  • Adhere to food safety related rules and activities as per factory instructions
  • Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are communicated
  • Maintain housekeeping standards in area of operation
 
Focus Area 4: Procedure and Protocol Management
  • Develop, refine and document maintenance procedures
  • Enforce protocol and good FMCG practices within the brewery
  • Foster and promote continuous improvement and root cause analysis processes
 
Focus Area 5: Safety Management
  • Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocol
  • Support Safety Initiatives
  • Perform Food Safety and Quality related activities as part of the FSMS and QC functions
 
Requirements of the Role:
  • Tertiary education, degree or diploma, in Electrical and/or mechanical engineering.
  • Passed the relevant Trade Test
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant technical experience, preferably in the brewing, beverage or FMCG industry is required
  • Experience/Certification with reliability centred maintenance preferred, (e.g. Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP))
  • Familiar with electrical systems such as controls, automation, VFDs, PLCs is essential
  • Familiar with mechanical systems such as welding, part fabrication, fluid transfer, pneumatics and plumbing is highly desired
  • Practical experience with high-speed bottling/packaging operations in food/beverage industries will be highly advantageous
  • Good knowledge of the safety requirements
  • Candidates must have their own reliable transport
  • Willing to work afterhours or on weekends as per the production demands.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
 
Required Skills:
  • Attention to detail when reporting.
  • Strong understanding of general maintenance processes and methods
  • Good communication and interaction skills with people on all levels in the organization.
  • Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
  • Able to work on your own, unsupervised
  • Willing to be challenged and work well within a team
  • Focused on excellence
  • Supervising, leading and developing staff
  • A logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in a fast paced environment
  • High level of initiative and energy
  • Maintain a safe and healthy working environment
  • Wiling to work shifts assigned according to the schedule 
  • Work in teams
  • Good Record Keeping

 

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