Job Description

• A qualified Artisan. Install , maintain, test and commission electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and systems at the plant, as well as work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment and carries out preventative maintenance.

Requirements

• Grade 12/NQF4
• Strong mechanical- and electrical experience in both fields is essential
• Code B drivers license
• Valid Trade Certificate: Millwright is essential
• Clear Criminal Record

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Reduce breakdowns and downtimes periods in the relevant business unit to limit unnecessary costs
• Install, maintain, repair and commission electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and systems at the plant, as well as work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment
• Report machine failure and breakdowns to management, record it on the daily log sheet and ensure job cards are filled in correctly and signed off by the relevant manager
• Continuously improvement on all equipment and installation measures
• Ensure preventative scheduled maintenance is done as scheduled and machinery functions optimal on a continuous basis
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements as per VKB standards and procedures
• Continuously do fault finding and problem solving on electrical equipment
• Liaise with internal departments on an ongoing basis to ensure the quality of services and products
• Complete all compulsory training interventions 
• Mentor employees to follow standard practices and processes to ensure quality services and less down time in the relevant business unit

Skills

• Independent
• Team player
• Problem definition, analysis and solving
• Work under pressure