Responsibilities

• Attends to all plant breakdowns following or informed by diagnosis conducted.
• In the event of mechanical modifications, follows defined procedures in updating relevant documentation and equipment records.
• Proactively escalates equipment problems to ensure minimal time stoppages.
• Maintains IPS standards on the respective lines.
• Clearly demarcates workstation in accordance with procedures in the event of major work to minimise disruptions and possible injuries as a result of human traffic and area being used as thoroughfare.
• Adheres to AIB and relevant food safety programmes and environmental protocols.
• Completes documentation of work done and close out on ad hoc call outs. 
• Updates parts/spares records in conjunction with the stores (OEM, machined and generic spares/parts).
• Monitors equipment performance after attending to and fixing problems.
• Ensures that scheduled maintenance in terms of Engineering plans is conducted as prescribed following defined protocols and compliance to GMPs.
• Ensures that machined spares are available as and when required and shall schedule time to execute this one.
• Completes job cards and parts requisition documents timeously to improve on mean time to repair thus ensuring high plant availability.
• Dismantle machinery or equipment.
• Assembled, installed and aligned equipment and machinery.
• Moved machinery and equipment.
• Constructed foundation for machines.
• Repaired and lubricated machinery and equipment.
• Repaired basic electrical circuitry and components.
• Tested units to evaluate electrical & mechanical operations.
• Set programmable logical circuits (PLC’s).
• Achieved individual and team goals.
• Improved personal effectiveness.
• Transferred knowledge and skills.
• Organised own work.
• Applied practices, policies, standards, procedures and methods.
• Resolved work area problems.
• Reported progress.
• Adhered to legal requirements.
• Maintained internal stakeholder relations, incl. shop stewards.
• Satisfied ‘customers’.
• Maintained manager and peer relationships.
• Communicated work related information.
• Initiated continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: Technical Trade or NTC
• 5 years’ experience