Maintenance Tech 3

Precision Castparts; Phoenix; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician. The selected candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing NC machines, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety protocols. Ideal candidates should possess 6-10 years of relevant experience and a High School Diploma or GED. Strong communication and analytical skills, alongside the ability to operate various machinery safely, are essential. Join a dynamic team and contribute to optimizing production facilities.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of related experience is required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Attention to detail and quick learning capability.

Responsibilities

• Perform all NC machine related troubleshooting and repairs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area.
• Safely operate facilities equipment such as power tools and forklifts.

Skills

Detail oriented

Good communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Ability to read schematics

Basic computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Selected candidates for a Level Three Maintenance Technician position are master mechanics who work without supervision to perform all NC machine related issues, including all levels of troubleshooting and repair, demonstrating the ability to read blueprints, interact with NC controls, assemble and disassemble NC machines, while serving as either a mechanical or technical SME.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance according to shift-times or a pre-arranged work schedule.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Maintain area cleanliness and organization to support 6S initiatives.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Confined Space maintenance tasks as necessary.
• Wear and maintain proper personal equipment (PPE), and follow all safety procedures.
• Safely operate facilities equipment such as power tools, hoists, cranes, forklifts, and scissor lifts.
• Troubleshoot and repair motion controls (hydraulic, pneumatics, etc).
• Perform all preventive maintenance.
• Complete knowledge and maintenance of entire facilities systems including: powder coating system, In-line paint mixing system, vapor degreaser, solvent distiller system, HVAC systems, plating/anodize rectifier systems, processing tank electric heater and timer systems, shot peen machines, and NDT on-demand hot water system.
• Operation of production facilities equipment including ovens, dryer and oven controls, immersion tanks and controls, air compressors, and paint booths and make-up air units.
• Order and inventory materials, tools, accessories, and parts to support production facility departments, machinery, and equipment.
• Rack and special tooling fabrication.
• Perform Stick, MIG and TIG welding.
• Operate machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools.
• Perform equipment maintenance on items such as air compressors.
• Perform plumbing and maintenance of facilities water piping systems.
• Knowledge and performance of electrical work to facilities and machinery.
• Perform repairs and service maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Study production schedules and estimate repair and work completion to better schedule around production.
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.
• At times require heavy lifting or use of mechanical hoist for the aid in lifting objects.
• Operators will be exposed to various cleaning and production chemicals/odors and occasional fumes, wet/humid conditions (indoors), outside weather conditions, and moderate noise level.
• Operators will frequently be exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must be detail oriented and quick learner.
• Good communicator with ability to represent the Company in a positive manner.
• Excellent vision (whether or not corrected) including normal color vision.
• Basic computer skills in MS Word and MS Excel.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge in the interpretation and development of both electrical and mechanical schematics and drawings.
• Ability to work alone or as a member of a team, good cooperative skills.
• Ability to direct, train, and mentor lower level employees.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Understanding of complete Facilities layout including waste treatment pumps and mixers, plating and anodize tank plumbing and rinse water systems, facilities electrical panels and feeders, and overhead sprinkler water systems.
• Systems familiarity of entire facility which include: dust collection systems, chemical fume scrubbers, chemical tank chiller system, abrasive blast systems, powder coating system, In-line paint mixing system, vapor degreaser, solvent distiller system, HVAC systems, plating/anodize rectifier systems, processing tank electric heater and timer systems, shot peen machines, and NDT on-demand hot water system.

Required Experience

• 6-10 years of related experience.

Level of Education

• High School Diploma or GED