Job Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE

• To maintain mechanical equipment in good order by adhering to maintenance procedures to enable Production Department to meet production targets.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Making sure machinery is available and utilized to full capacity
• Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance to improve operational efficiency on all machines assigned to the position
• Electrical and mechanical maintenance and repairs on equipment such as boilers, sterilizers, conveyors, pumps, etc.
• To minimize plant downtime through efficient & effective maintenance in line with good engineering practice
• Rewiring of electrical machinery with a view to effective improvements
• Overhaul spare / old machinery to be available when breakdowns occur
• Work in full compliance with the approved safety regulations such as LOTOTO
• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to understand how machinery should be assembled
• Working on Hydraulic and pneumatic machines with PLC circuits
• Aligning pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, electric motors and pulleys
• Always maintaining 5s and hygiene standards in line a food manufacturing plant
• Company’s Standard Operating Procedures § To efficiently manage stocks of spares & equipment needed to maintain plant
• Maximize Plant efficiency through continuous improvement
• Supervision and training of assistants and apprentices

Qualifications
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Minimum Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent
• N3 Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering
• Electro-mechanics Trade Test

Attributes & Competencies

• Technical skills – mechanical and engineering
• Teamwork – working effectively with others
• Analytical – apply fault finding techniques to diagnose and repair equipment
• Communication – communicate effectively with others
• High energy levels, disciplines and operationally effective

Experience

• 3 years + Millwright experience in fast moving packaging machines
• 3 years’ experience in a FMCG
• 3 years working in an Electro-Mechanics environment
• Acceptable level of skill regarding Argon welding
• Good knowledge of PLCs, ac drives and various motor starters
• Knowledge of basic rigging
• Knowledge of alignment