Maintenance Tech-Groundskeeper

Valley View Hospital; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Gauteng is looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform repairs and upkeep on machinery within their manufacturing plant. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in the FMCG industry, along with relevant qualifications in electrical or mechanical fields. This role emphasizes safety compliance and involves both preventative and emergency maintenance, ensuring efficient and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the FMCG industry.
• Experience with maintenance of processing and packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant OEMs like Krones and Pe Labellers.

Responsibilities

• Perform upkeep and repairs on machinery.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Report unsafe conditions to SHE representatives.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Fault-finding techniques

Knowledge of variable speed drives

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

N6 or National Diploma (Electrical and/or Mechanical)

Tools

Filling and Labelling machines

Capping and packing machines

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician position in Isando, Gauteng.

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Job Title and Location

Maintenance Technician — Isando, Gauteng

Salary: R400000 - R800000

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing upkeep and repairs on machinery in our Manufacturing Plant to ensure efficient and safe operation. The core function is both preventative, routine maintenance and emergency repairs requiring a combination of technical skills in areas of electrical and mechanical work with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all site safety related requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of safety in the department.
• Report unsafe conditions and accidents to the SHE representatives. Prioritize closure of Safety Tags.
• Follow safe working procedures, including use of correct PPE.
• Participate in safety meetings and committees when requested.
• Compliance to LOTO.
• Deliver a maintenance culture that is proactive versus a reactive maintenance system.
• Build predictive and proactive maintenance systems that deliver superior machine reliability, efficiencies, and quality products.
• Check equipment availability in preparation for start up
• Perform stand by duties for Services and Utilities Department (Water, effluent, Generators, Boiler and Compressor)
• To solve, report and analyses malfunctions and breakdowns under his responsibility, within the Mechanical and Electrical domain.
• Resolve unplanned production stoppages effectively and as quick as possible within the Mechanical and Electrical domain.
• Review and take action to immediately optimize machine performance during production.
• Ensure that Supply Chain delivers stock according to the demand plan efficiently and consistently to release minimal out-of-stocks across all portfolios - Conformance to Packaging Schedule (PCTS), Out of Stock Edward Snell Portfolio and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality products - the key focus being Quality System certification/compliance.

Qualifications

• N6 or National Diploma (Electrical and/or Mechanical) or relevant qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the FMCG industry with experience in the maintenance of processing and packaging equipment.
• Experience in the maintenance and troubleshooting of Filling, Labelling, Capping and packing machines from the following OEMs – Krones, Pe Labellers, Robopac, Arol and CFT.

Skills & Competencies

• Mechanical and electrical knowledge in conveyor systems, pumps and gearboxes.
• Knowledge of variable speed drives, automation, and control.
• Control circuits (forward-reverse, star-delta).
• Fault-finding techniques and ability to interpret electrical circuit diagrams.
• Knowledge of Continuous improvement methodologies – TPM and WCM.
• Unplanned & Planned Maintenance execution
• ISO Quality Management & HACCP Knowledge

Location

Isando, Gauteng