Requirements:

Grade 12 (Matric) Artisan qualification is an advantage Minimum 1-2 years experience – Needs to display an engineering aptitude Experience with pressurised Packaging Machines Experience in a food & packaging manufacturing plant Key Performance Areas: Preventative Maintenance: Conduct scheduled maintenance on mechanical equipment to ensure continuous and efficient operation. Breakdown Repairs: Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimize production downtime. Equipment Installation and Upgrades: Assist in the installation, modification, and upgrading of machinery and equipment as required. Compliance with Safety Standards: Ensure all mechanical work is conducted in accordance with health and safety regulations and company policies. Quality Assurance: Maintain the mechanical integrity of production lines to meet food safety and quality standards. Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with production and quality teams to optimize machine performance. Training and Skill Development: Provide on-the-job training to operators on basic machine maintenance, setup, change over and troubleshooting. Continuous Improvement: Identify and propose process improvements to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency. Maintenance Record-Keeping: Capture all maintenance activities and repairs performed on equipment and machinery in FIIX, the CMMS system. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, breakdowns, and repairs Technical Interpretation: Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform necessary maintenance and servicing. Tool and Equipment Usage: Utilize various hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment to execute maintenance tasks effectively. Fault Detection and Reporting: Identify mechanical faults, defective materials, and unusual equipment behaviour, and report these issues to the relevant supervisors for further action Problem Solving: Root Cause Analysis: Ability to diagnose mechanical failures and implement effective solutions. Troubleshooting Under Pressure: Capable of resolving issues quickly to minimize production delays. Technical Adaptability: Ability to understand and work with different mechanical systems and technologies. Analytical Thinking: Evaluate machine performance and suggest improvements to optimize efficiency. Innovative Problem-Solving: Develop creative solutions for recurring mechanical challenges. Decision Making Authority and

Responsibilities:

Typical Decisions without consulting Immediate superior Minor Repairs and Adjustments: Perform small corrective actions to restore machine functionality. Lubrication and Routine Maintenance Scheduling: Decide when to conduct minor preventative maintenance tasks in addition to Preventative and Planned Maintenance. Tool and Spare Part Usage: Determine necessary tools and spare parts for immediate repairs. Immediate Safety Actions: Implement safety measures to prevent hazards related to mechanical issues. Process Adjustments for Optimal Performance: Make minor adjustments to improve equipment efficiency without affecting production standards. Recording and Reporting : REPORT/RECORDINFORMATION SOURCE FREQUENCY Job Card Maintenance planner As and when Progress on breakdowns Production Team Leader Hourly Work Pressure: ASPECT REASON Lost production time Pressure to supply customer orders on time Housekeeping HACCP / ISO requirements and lack of space Assignment & Planning Schedules: Start up Daily To ensure machines run continuously. Shift Change Over Daily Communicate problems and outcomes Housekeeping Continual To maintain a clean and tidy workplace. Liaison with Departments within Organisation: DEPARTMENT REASON PRODUCTION Breakdown reporting and machine availability QUALITY Set machinery to operate within specifications SECURITY Access to plant after working hours

Shift Maintenance Technician position available in eThekwini, Durban. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2025-04-24 in the Engineering category

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