A global leader in the manufacturing of conduit piping for underground applications requires the technical skills of an experience Maintenance Technician to join their manufacturing plant in Kya Sands, Randburg (Shifts / overtime)
Duties:
Attending to all breakdowns during or outside of normal working hours
Ensure adherence to the OHSACT and company policies and procedures
Hands on practical approach
Inspect all machinery, equipment and buildings of the facility
Maintaining a record of all the maintenance work that has been conducted on the machinery
Maximise machine efficiencies
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision.
Overseeing tool changes, ensuring all tooling and equipment is properly maintained and available prior to tool changes
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on machinery and equipment
Reduce machine breakdown times
Refurbishment of machinery
Required to work overtime as and when required
Required to work weekly standby
Strong mechanical and electrical problem solving skills.
Strong understanding of control systems and machine operation with hands-on experience.
To ensure that all duties and tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and at no time is the employee or their co-workers placed in an unsafe condition
Complete any other duty or tasks assigned by Plant Manager.
Qualifications,:
Willing to do extra in order to meet goals i.e. going the extra mile
Qualified Maintenance Electrician and/or Maintenance Millwright with minimum 10 years practical experience.
AC and DC drive experience
Basic PLC and electronic experience
Excellent communication skills, proficient in the English Language Written and Oral - must be able to legibly read and write reports.
Knowledge and skill Requirements:
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong knowledge in operating maintenance tools and equipment
Punctuality - having an excellent attendance track record
In procession of a valid driver's licence - LDV
A good knowledge of maintenance planning methodologies and the control thereof
Problem solving; identifying and solving all technically related problems
Experience in the ordering of spare parts, interaction with suppliers
Team member -ability to encourage or influence others to work together within the group
Flexibility
Conceptual/ analytical thinking
Attention to detail
R110.00 to R120.00 per hour (with night time, overtime and shift allowances applicable)