Semi-Skilled Maintenance Assistant

Report to: Operations
Seniority Level: Mid-Career (2 – 4 yrs exp)
Region: Pinetown KwaZulu Natal
Type: Temp

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds immediately to machinery and equipment related breakdowns, problems, fault-findings and repairs across all areas of operations to ensure minimal downtime.
• Perform proactive and corrective maintenance as per work order to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of the machines do not deteriorate.
• Perform and verify start up and shutdown of lines and equipment  
• Perform machine cleaning tasks and ensure machines and equipment is kept clean and free from production residue  
• Take part in the Inspection, testing machinery and equipment in order to diagnose machine problems and thereafter take the necessary corrective actions.
• Assist in assembling, installations and or repair on all facility machinery, equipment and pipe systems
• Undertake basic electrical maintenance tasks and repairs
• Perform general maintenance tasks including and not limited to landscaping, plumbing, carpentry, etc.
• Clean, tighten and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, chains, slides, conveyors and other parts of machinery
• Identify low on stock of spares, machine part and consumables and place an orders accordingly.
• Conduct machinery and equipment Inspections as per the daily checklists
• Perform line change overs, adjustments and setups of machines and equipment
• Observe all safety regulation, company rules, regulations and procedures.
• Observe the good manufacturing practices (GMP)
• Be fully machine based during operating hours

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Mathematics and Physical Sciences)
• Technical N2 or higher certificate in mechanical engineering studies with practical experience/ training
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in manufacturing and packing industry.
• Knowledge of carton packing machines, vertical and horizontal fillers (liquid, cream and powder) and tubing machines

Knowledge and Skills

• Ensure adherence to engineering quality standards in maintenance of equipment and machinery
• basic understanding of engineering principles and best practices
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, manuals and instructions
• Basic knowledge of fitting and turning techniques, tools and principles in the factory maintenance
• Knowledge of basis electrical engineering and electrical systems.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Analytical skills and fault-finding skills
• Available to work shifts, overtime, including weekends and public holidays when required to.