A large and established plastic packaging manufacturing concern has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Maintenance Technician.
Key Responsibilities (But not limited to): • Attend to electrical and mechanical breakdowns • Service and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment • Preventative maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment • Carry out check lists on machinery • Carry out projects • Conduct safety inspections according to statutory requirements • Maintain and upgrade equipment for improved performance and targets with reduction to maintenance costs • Be familiar with Planned Maintenance Systems • Complete work requisitions and reports and general administration as required
Key Requirements: • Trade tested as a qualified Millwright with 6 years post qualifications experience • Must have extensive experience in fault finding on PLC's, HMI's, Electronics, and Hydraulics • Knowledge of plastics machinery would be an added advantage. • Ability to work independently and under pressure with a sense of urgency • Prepared to work standby, callouts, overtime and additional shifts when required. • Prepared to work on a continental shift system • Ability to communicate in English and Afrikaans • Ability to work as a production/maintenance team • Time keeping and punctuality with attention to detail is essential • Physically fit and able to do physical work