East London: Maintenance Artisan – Placement posted by Profile Personnel

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Artisan to join our team at a leading automotive company in East London. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for planning and carrying out daily mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth operation of our plant machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: Ensure preventative maintenance is carried out according to schedules for both Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Stock Management: Frequently check stock levels for all spares/materials and place orders in time.
• Trend Analysis & Recommendations: Assist the Maintenance Manager in periodic trend analysis of breakdowns and expenditures, and provide recommendations for continual improvement.
• Daily Emergencies & Work Requests: Be involved in daily emergencies and urgent work requests.
• Preventative Maintenance Completion: Complete basic preventative maintenance tasks.
• 5S System & Safety: Ensure adherence to the 5S System and safe working standards at all times.
• Communication of Critical Situations: Keep the Maintenance Manager informed of abnormal or critical situations, and seek advice on matters outside the Planner’s knowledge or authority.
• Compliance with Standards: Ensure maintenance procedures and documentation comply with relevant Quality Assurance standards and Safety Standards.
• Electrical Installations & PLCs: Handle electrical installations and PLC systems.
• Mechanical Installations: Manage mechanical installations.
• General Buildings & Utilities: Oversee general buildings and all utilities.
• Compliance with OHS Act & Legislation: Comply with OHS Act regulations and other applicable legislation.
• Involvement in New Projects: Be involved with all new projects and related activities.
• Maintenance Schedules for Machinery: Accurately follow maintenance schedules for production machinery and services (Electrical and Mechanical).
• Lubrication Schedules: Carry out lubrication schedules.
• Safety Regulations: Perform all work safely according to safety regulations.
• Breakdown Response: Quickly rectify breakdowns and respond to after-hours call-outs.
• Shift & Standby Duties: Perform weekly shift and standby duty as per roster.
• Company HSEE Policy: Adhere to the Company HSEE (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) policy.
• Shift & Standby Call-Out Duties: Perform shift and standby call-out duties as required.
• Overtime: Work overtime when required as agreed with the Plant Engineer.

Requirements

• Qualifications:
• N4 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Trade Tested or similar.
• Qualified Millwright (added advantage).

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications. If NONE mentioned, SKIP this entire section

Salary & Benefits

• ONLY if mentioned in original with actual numbers. If not mentioned, SKIP this entire section