Key Responsibilities

Engineering and Maintenance Control

• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and execute repair plans swiftly to minimize downtime.
• Ensure optimal equipment performance by applying sound technical and engineering practices.
• Conduct inspections during process changes to determine equipment status.
• Perform routine checks to identify wear and potential failures, and carry out corrective maintenance.
• Collaborate closely with Production to proactively identify and resolve equipment or process-related issues.
• Ensure product quality standards are maintained through periodic checks.
• Coordinate availability of parts to support preventative maintenance activities.
• Maintain detailed records and reports of all maintenance work performed.

Compliance

• Operate within established procedures to ensure integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Report risks or areas of concern within scope of responsibility.
• Promote and uphold adherence to company and legal standards to avoid unnecessary costs or non-compliance.

Cost Control

• Support efficient use of resources to control costs.
• Monitor and report deviations from budget to management.
• Implement practices to minimize waste and manage expenditures effectively.

Customer Service

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external customers.
• Resolve problems with a high level of integrity, aligning with the company’s core values.
• Strive to reduce rework and improve service quality.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)
• Trade Test: Millwright (NQF 5)
• Up to 3 years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing environment

Technical Competencies

• Basic computer literacy (MS Office; SAP or ERP systems)
• Knowledge of maintenance practices, SOPs, and safety standards
• Understanding of engineering and mechanical systems in a production setting