Maintenance Artisan - Placement

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 223,200 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Maintenance Artisan in East London. The role involves planning and executing Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance for all plant machinery. Candidates must possess an N4 qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, with at least 5 years of factory maintenance experience. Strong skills in communication and leadership are essential. This position offers opportunities to work on various projects, adhere to safety regulations, and engage in preventative maintenance schedules.

Qualifications

• Trade Tested or similar qualifications.
• 5 years' experience in a factory maintenance environment.
• Experience on Injection Molding Machines is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is carried out according to schedules.
• Check stock levels for all spares/materials and place orders if needed.
• Assist in trend analysis of breakdowns and expenditures.
• Handle electrical installations and PLC systems.
• Manage mechanical installations and oversee general buildings.
• Comply with OHS Act regulations and other applicable legislation.

Skills

Computer literacy

Ability to learn quickly

Excellent leadership

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Education

N4 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Qualified Millwright

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

Maintenance Artisan

required for an automotive company based in East London

Purpose

Plan and carry out daily Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance to all plant machinery.

Requirements

• Qualifications:
  • N4 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering – Trade Tested or similar.
  • Qualified Millwright (added advantage).
• Experience:
  • 5 years' experience in a factory maintenance environment.
  • Experience on Injection Molding Machines (Engel) (added advantage).
• Skills:
  • Computer literacy is a must.
  • Ability to learn quickly and be independent.
  • Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Additional Experience:
  • Experience in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance:
  • Ensure preventative maintenance is carried out according to schedules for both Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Stock Management:
  • Frequently check stock levels for all spares/materials and place orders in time.
• Trend Analysis & Recommendations:
  • Assist the Maintenance Manager in periodic trend analysis of breakdowns and expenditures.
  • Provide recommendations for continual improvement.
• Daily Emergencies & Work Requests:
  • Be involved in daily emergencies and urgent work requests.
• Preventative Maintenance Completion:
  • Complete basic preventative maintenance tasks.
• 5S System & Safety:
  • Ensure adherence to the 5S System and safe working standards at all times.
• Communication of Critical Situations:
  • Keep the Maintenance Manager informed of abnormal or critical situations.
  • Seek advice on matters outside the Planner's knowledge or authority.
• Compliance with Standards:
  • Ensure maintenance procedures and documentation comply with relevant Quality Assurance standards and Safety Standards.
• Electrical Installations & PLCs:
  • Handle electrical installations and PLC systems.
• Mechanical Installations:
  • Manage mechanical installations.
• General Buildings & Utilities:
  • Oversee general buildings and all utilities.
• Compliance with OHS Act & Legislation:
  • Comply with OHS Act regulations and other applicable legislation.
• Involvement in New Projects:
  • Be involved with all new projects and related activities.
• Maintenance Schedules for Machinery:
  • Accurately follow maintenance schedules for production machinery and services (Electrical and Mechanical).
• Lubrication Schedules:
  • Carry out lubrication schedules.
• Safety Regulations:
  • Perform all work safely according to safety regulations.
• Breakdown Response:
  • Quickly rectify breakdowns and respond to after-hours call-outs.
• Shift & Standby Duties:
  • Perform weekly shift and standby duty as per roster.
• Company HSEE Policy:
  • Adhere to the Company HSEE (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) policy.
• Shift & Standby Call-Out Duties:
  • Perform shift and standby call-out duties as required.
• Overtime:
  • Work overtime when required as agreed with the Plant Engineer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.