Maintenance Technician

Ford Motor; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a Millwright to join their team in Pretoria, South Africa. The role involves installing and maintaining machinery, ensuring operational safety, and participating in preventive maintenance programs. Ideal candidates will have an N4 Plus Trade Test Certificate, 2-3 years of experience in the automotive sector, and a proven ability to work collaboratively in a team. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of maintenance experience in the automotive industry.
• Physical ability to lift up to 13.5kg.
• Ability to read diagrams and schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Reading diagrams to determine work procedures.
• Installing industrial machinery according to layout plans.
• Inspecting machinery to detect irregularities.
• Adjusting and repairing machinery.
• Maintaining safety standards during operations.
• Keeping accurate maintenance reports.

Skills

Knowledge of automotive industry

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Education

N4 Plus Trade Test Certificate (Millwright)

Diploma in relevant field

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

Foster functional & Technical Excellence

• Know and have a passion for our business and our customers.

• Demonstrate and build functional and technical excellence.

• Ensure process discipline.

• Have continuous improvement in philosophy and practice.

Own Working Together

• Believe in skilled and motivated people working together.

• Include everyone, respect, listen to, help, and appreciate others.

• Build strong relationships/be a team player/develop ourselves & others.

• Communicate clearly, concisely, and candidly.

Role Model Ford Values

• Show initiative, courage, integrity, and good corporate citizenship.

• Improve quality, safety, and sustainability.

• Have a can-do, find-a-way attitude and emotional resilience.

• Enjoy the journey & each other. Have fun – never at others ‘expense.

Delivery Results years

• Deal positively with our business realities and develop compelling & comprehensive plans while keeping an eye on the enterprise’s view.

• Set high expectations and inspire others.

• Make sound decisions using facts and data.

• Hold ourselves and others responsible and accountable for

• delivering results and satisfying our customers.

Qualifications

• N4 Plus Trade Test Certificate (Millwright)

• A Diploma is advantageous with a Millwright Trade

• 2-3 years of Maintenance experience in the Automotive industry.

• Physical ability to lift up to 13.5kg

Responsibilities

• Reading diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.

• Installing stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans using hand and power tools.

• Inspecting and examining machinery and equipment to detect irregularities and malfunctions.

• Adjusting machinery and repairing or replacing defective parts.

• Operating machine tools to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance, or set-up of machinery.

• Ensuring operating safety devices function properly on completion of repairs, modifications, and installations.

• Sharpening and maintaining machine tools

• Participating in the Preventive Maintenance program on all equipment for the continuous improvement of all machines.

• Keeping detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation

• Cleaning, lubricating, and performing other routine maintenance work on machinery

• Adhering to workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances

• Maintaining a clean and environmentally safe work area

• Performing other related duties as assigned

• Ensure completion of weekly Dock Level Preventive Maintenance.

• Liaise with service contract and facilitate completion of Monthly Goods lift Preventive Maintenance.

• Ensure completion of all portable electrical equipment’s preventive maintenance.

• Ensure completion of DB boards Preventive maintenance.

• Maintenance of Dock Levelers

• Maintenance of fast rollers door systems

• Maintenance of BTU’s (Battery trip Units)

• Maintenance of electrical equipment and installation of PMHV chargers