Artisan Senior Maintenance

Premier Fmcg (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage manufacturer is seeking a Senior Maintenance Artisan in Durban. This mid-senior level role involves conducting maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment, ensuring plant efficiency, and leading a team. Candidates should have significant experience in fast-paced environments and relevant qualifications, including a trade test qualification. This full-time position plays a vital role in maintaining production quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing.
• Experience in a diaper or sanitary pad manufacturing facility is advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years leadership or junior management experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance planning and reporting on machine availability.
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Lead and manage a team of artisans and assistants.

Skills

Hands-on knowledge of PLC and servo systems

Experience with variable speed drives

Knowledge of safety checks on mechanical equipment

Leadership experience

Education

Matric

Relevant Trade Test qualification

Appropriate engineering qualifications

Job description

Artisan Senior Maintenance

Apply for the Artisan Senior Maintenance role at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd.

Job Description

At Premier, we recruit and invest in our employees for the long term.

We believe that our growth depends on us having the right people with the right skills and the right attitude.

We have a high-performance environment that attracts like-minded people who want to be their best every day and in doing so we grow together.

The Senior Maintenance Artisan will be responsible to fulfill duties of the Plant and Engineering functions of the site maintenance team, carrying out repairs and maintenance to the electrical and mechanical assets as well as plant settings.

Qualification Requirements

Matric

Appropriate engineering qualifications

Relevant Trade Test qualification essential Red Seal Fitter, Electrician or Millwright

Experience Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience in FMCG or other fast-paced manufacturing environment after qualification

Hands-on knowledge of PLC and servo systems

Experience with variable speed drives, pneumatic, electrical, instrumentation and mechanical drive systems

Experience with electrical power distribution (medium and low voltage)

Knowledge of safety checks on mechanical equipment in accordance with OHSA

Experience in a diaper or sanitary pad manufacturing facility will be advantageous

Minimum of 2 years leadership or junior management experience

Maintenance planning and reporting on daily, weekly and monthly machine availability and efficiencies

Key Outputs

Monitor and adjust plant set points to ensure effective and efficient running of plants

Inspection of all electrical and mechanical equipment on site

Monitor and inspect plant for potential and existing defects

Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment

Fault finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment

Installation and project work as required

Perform standby on a rotational basis

Work overtime as a result of breakdowns and planned maintenance when required

Check report books daily and liaise with Maintenance Manager on actions to be taken on reported defects

Report any defects noticed while performing normal functions

Perform breakdown functions on electrical and mechanical equipment

Liaise with cross-functional teams to achieve quality, delivery, safety and production requirements

Lead a team of artisans and artisan assistants to achieve production requirement through machine availability

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Location : Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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