Electrical Technician (f/m/d)

Freudenberg; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a Qualified Electrician with over 3 years of experience to ensure effective maintenance of plant and equipment. The role includes fault rectification, adherence to safety standards, and contributions to continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates must possess instrumentation experience and a track record in driving process efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Must have instrumentation experience including calibration and fault finding.
• Experience with set up and commission of variable frequency Drives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day to day maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Provide feedback on Continuous Improvement suggestions.
• Make sure fault rectification complies with legislation.

Skills

Qualified Electrician Section 13

Instrumentation experience

Process improvement

Lean Systems familiarity

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician Section 13.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Must have instrumentation experience including calibration and fault finding.
• Experience with set up and commission of variable frequency Drives.
• Proven track record driving projects and initiatives including process improvement and efficiency projects.
• Familiarity with Lean Systems 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.