East London: Maintenance Artisan – Millwright posted by Abantu Staffing Solutions

Job Purpose:

• Plan and carry out daily Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance to all plant machinery

Minimum Requirements:

• N4 in Electrical Engineering/Millwright or Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics
• Red Seal certification mandatory for Millwright/Electrician.
• 5 years post apprenticeship experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experienced on Injection Molding Machines (Engel) an added advantage.
• Experienced on ABB Robots, Siemens TIA portal and Variable speed drives (VSDs) an added advantage.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals (mandatory)
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensuring Preventative Maintenance is carried out according to schedules for both Mechanical and Electrical
• To identify, verify and analyse reasons for machine downtime through root cause analysis and implementation of permanent corrective actions to continuously reduce machine downtime.
• Frequently check stock levels for all spares/materials and order in time
• Assisting the Maintenance Manager in periodic trend analysis of breakdowns and expenditure with recommendations for continual improvement
• Involvement in daily emergencies and urgent work requests
• Completion of basic preventative maintenance
• Ensuring 5S System and safe working standards are always adhered to
• Keeping the Maintenance Manager informed of abnormal or critical situations and seeking advice on matters outside the Planner’s knowledge or authority
• Ensuring maintenance procedures and documentation complies with relevant Quality Assurance standards and Safety Standards
• Electrical installations and PLCs
• Mechanical installations
• General buildings and all utilities
• Comply with OHS Act Regulations and other Legislation
• Involve with all new projects etc.
• Accurately carry out maintenance schedules for production machinery and services (Electrical and Mechanical)
• Carry out lubrication schedules
• All work must be performed safely according to all safety regulations
• Speedily rectify breakdowns and after hours call outs
• Weekly shift and stand by duty to be performed as per roster
• Adhere to Company HSEE policy
• Perform shift and standby call out duties
• Working overtime when required as agreed by Plant Engineer

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to learn fast and be independent
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems preferred