Job Description

• The ideal team player must be a qualified Artisan. Will be responsible to 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