About the role

• To maintain equipment to be compliant to Engineering standards, Quality standards and all EHS standards that pertains to the safe operation of equipment.
• To maintain machinery and plant regularly to ensure maximum production when required by the business.
• To prioritize and attend to breakdowns on the equipment as per your qualification.         

Key responsibilities

• Perform task as delegated to him/her by his/her Line Manager i.e., Relevant additional tasks and responsibility which can be assigned from time to time.
• Perform RCA’s as outline by the maintenance RCA process for equipment that does not meet failure rate targets.
• Responsible for conducting regular inspections of machinery and equipment to identify potential issues, such as wear and tear, misalignments, or faulty components.
• Escalate risks regarding maintaining future machine reliability.
• Be available to work overtime when requested by your Line Manager.
• Attend Production, Quality, EHS and Project meetings when required.
• Collaborate with other teams and fellow Maintenance Artisans including technicians to address maintenance needs, coordinate projects, and ensure efficient operation of equipment.
• Comply with all EHS standards and guidelines.
• Responsible for adhering to safety protocols and regulations while working on machinery and equipment; following lockout/tagout procedures, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and promoting a safe working environment.
• Performs planned maintenance, services and ongoing checks to minimize breakdowns when required.
• Ensures that equipment repairs are done cost effectively in the shortest possible time to minimize downtime.
• Up-skills the technical capabilities of the operators and setters to improve productivity.
• Be responsible for breakdown maintenance on your shift and if called out after hours.
• Ensure own corrective and planned maintenance work orders comments are communicated to be addressed or escalated.

Qualifications and skills

Required

• N3 – N6 trade tested mechanical and/or electrical.
• Three (3) Years in FMCG or Pharmaceutical Environment.

Other Skills/Qualifications

• Self-motivated.
• Initiative.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadline.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work shifts.