Electrician

Nampak; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Qualified Artisan (Electrician, Millwright) to perform maintenance and project activities. The role involves providing electrical support, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining high-quality workmanship. Candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification, a Red Seal certification, and at least 3 years of experience in an FMCG environment. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the efficiency and reliability of production processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG).
• Knowledge of PLC fault finding, preferably Siemens S7 and Omron.
• Ability to read and fault find from electrical schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical support service to achieve organizational targets.
• Perform routine and non-routine repairs and maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Ensure adherence to legal and safety requirements.

Skills

Electrical problem solving

Diagnostic experience

Good communication

Initiative

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12 plus Qualified Artisan – Red Seal (Electrician, Millwright)

Job description

Purpose of Role: To perform the maintenance and project activities in support of production

requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide electrical support service for the organization to achieve its’ targets.
• Investigate and recommend any improvements in systems or processes.
• Strict compliance with all statutory requirements & guidelines
• Deliver quality workmanship to prevent equipment failure.
• Utilize problem solving techniques to address failures to ensure no repeats.
• Equipment breakdowns are efficiently attended to.
• Maintenance checks done to schedule and accurately recorded.
• Apply Foundation Practices to perfect efficiencies and drive down waste.
• Performing routine and non-routine repairs and maintenance on electrical equipment, including motors, transformers, control panels, and wiring.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical faults to minimize downtime and ensure efficient operation.
• Ensuring adherence to legal and safety requirements in the electrical domain.
• Overseeing the operation of electrical equipment during their shift, potentially in charge of generators, switchboards, or other machinery.
• Providing electrical engineering support to the facility.
• Reviewing and establishing electrical work procedures when needed.
• Ensuring plant reliability and adherence to scheduled planned maintenance.

General:

• Ensure all reasonable requests are conducted without delay.
• Do shift work and overtime as and when needed, within reason.
• Ensure that high standard of workmanship is maintained.
• Play an active role in the team, contribute positively to the performance of the team and attainment of performance objectives.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 plus Qualified Artisan – Red Seal (Electrician, Millwright)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG)
• Knowledge: FMCG experience necessary.
• PLC knowledge in fault finding preferably Siemens S7 and Omron
• Be able to read and fault find from electrical schematic drawings.

Experience:

• Electrical problem solving and diagnostic experience.
• Experience with high-speed production equipment.
• Oven combustion (Gas) and temporary control experience
• High-speed Inspection Systems Experience (Cameras)
• A strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, including PLC control, VSDs, DOLs, and hydraulics/pneumatics.
• Diagnose and fix electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical issues efficiently.
• Staying up to date with relevant standards and regulations is crucial.

Competencies:

• Hard-wire and relay logic fault finding
• Good people relationships and communication at various levels
• Be an initiative-taking collaborator with a high level of commitment and drive.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Closing Date : 28th May 2024. If you have not received feedback from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Nampak Products Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Organisation.