Our client is searching for a Master Technician: Mechanical to join their team in Pretoria West
Role Purpose
To ensure the availability of converting equipment for production, and to execute preventative maintenance activities to improve mechanical reliability of all machines. Maintenance activities include compliance with maintenance quality control, engineering codes and standards, statutory rules and regulations, and maintenance troubleshooting and diagnostics.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure 24-hour operations are achieved by attending to priority equipment repairs and preventative maintenance
Attend to major breakdown repairs timeously
Ensure all maintenance work is executed safely and efficiently
Improve maintenance activities by reinstating industry quality standards to reduce rework and abnormal downtime
Identify root causes of equipment failures and repetitive repairs; agree corrective actions with the Site Engineer
Ensure spare part availability
Actively manage factory equipment risk profile, focusing on high-priority items
Play an active role in processes aimed at maximising equipment reliability and reducing cost of maintenance
Ensure work by external service providers meets agreed standards and safety requirements
Identify safety risks and implement agreed corrective measures
Coach and develop peers to improve team skills
Drive and support all programmes (Safety, Health and Risk, Asset Management, Vision and Values, ISO 9001 & 14001)
Adhere to agreed KPIs
Be a team player
Minimum Requirements
N4 or N6 in Mechanical Engineering
Relevant trade test
Minimum 10 years' post-apprentice experience
FMCG manufacturing environment experience (essential)
Advanced mechanical fault-finding; understanding of converting and packaging machine timing and mechanical drives (preferred)
KPIs
Equipment availability and uptime targets met
Preventative maintenance schedule adherence
Reduction in rework and abnormal downtime
Safety risk identification and corrective measures implemented
Peer coaching and skills development contribution