Technician - Millwright

Serioplast; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Gauteng is seeking a Technician to ensure production continuity through effective maintenance of machines and equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in maintenance, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Responsibilities include regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and equipment repairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics and electrical systems.
• Ability to perform preventive and emergency maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections on machines to ensure functionality.
• Perform preventive maintenance as per the maintenance plan.
• Support the Technical Manager during maintenance activities.

Skills

Electromechanical installation

Maintenance of machines

Knowledge of mechanics

Knowledge of pneumatics

Ability to operate forklifts

Education

3 years' experience in maintenance in a manufacturing company

Job description

The Technician reports to the Technical Manager.

The purpose of this position is to ensure production continuity through the correct maintenance of machines, equipment and facilities in compliance with health and safety regulations and in accordance with company standards and procedures.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Carries out the electromechanical installation and setup of machines and equipment (compressors, air conditioning, driers, leak test, cameras, palletizers, etc.)

Carries out regular inspections on machines, equipment and facilities checking relevant parameters and meter readings; detects and replaces worn-out parts, timely submits requests for necessary spare parts or supplier's technical support to the Technical Manager

Performs mechanical set-up and regulations of mold sets

Performs preventive maintenance on machines and equipment according to the maintenance plan

Performs emergency repairs in case of breakdowns, halts or failures and ensures machines and equipment functionality is fully restored

Supports during inspections, servicing and maintenance activities by external suppliers

Keeps records of maintenance activities to track the lifespan of equipment and spare parts

Organizes and manages the workshop, repairs and fabricates mechanical and other parts using workshop tools and equipment

Supports the Technical Manager in improvement projects and decisions on machines, equipment, molds and processes

Technical Skills

Excellent applied knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and / or electronic systems

Good knowledge of plastic molding technologies (EBM and / or SBM and / or IM)

Good applied knowledge of WCM standards

Basic knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment rules and practices

Ability to operate manual and electric forklifts

Personal Skills

Be Accountable.

Accept responsibility for your actions.

Be accountable for your results.

Take ownership for your mistakes

Be Jugaad.

Be analytic.

Be frugal and avoid sophistication to get the job done without compromising on quality

Be Resilient and Work Hard.

Be able to endure, to cope with stress and to positively respond to challenges

Be a Team Player.

Build trust in your relationships and contribute to making the work environment positive and stable

Education and Experience

Minimum 3 years' experience in the maintenance department in a manufacturing company