Electrical Technician (f/m/d)

Freudenberg; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated maintenance professional to ensure the smooth operation of plant and equipment. In this role, you will be responsible for minimizing downtime through effective maintenance scheduling and fault rectification, while also contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise in health and safety will be crucial in maintaining compliance and ensuring safe working conditions. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth in a dynamic environment. This opportunity is perfect for someone passionate about driving efficiency and safety in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Health and Safety related field.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day to day maintenance of plant and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Provide feedback on Continuous Improvement suggestions and project status.
• Execute planning and administration for efficient preventative maintenance.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Project Management

Process Improvement

Microsoft Outlook

Lean Methodology

Six Sigma

Education

Matric

Job description

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Responsibilities:

• You will ensure day to day maintenance of plant and equipment to minimize downtime whilst proactively track and monitor agreed maintenance schedules/job cards to make sure the jobs are completed timeously.
• You will provide feedback to Technical Supervisor on Continuous Improvement suggestions and project status.
• You will make sure fault rectification complies with legislation in situations where deviations are required, it must be escalated to Technical Supervisor and/or HSE Manager for approval.
• You will make sure investigations, evaluations and resolution of problems are identified inclusive of Health and Safety for safe working standards.
• You will make sure effective execution of planning and administration for efficient preventative maintenance including the ordering of parts and coordinating of contractors.
• You will apply all HSE safety principles, rules and requirements at all times and escalate any issues or concerns.

Qualifications:

• Matric.
• 5+ years experience in Health and Safety related field.
• Experience driving projects and initiatives including process improvement and efficiency projects.
• Experienced in Microsoft Outlook.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Nonwovens (Pty.) Ltd.