Job Title

Maintenance Specialist

South Africa, Eastern Cape
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Area: South Africa, Eastern Cape
Sector: Manufacturing
Posted: 21 October 2024

Job Details

Our client in the Manufacturing / Production Industry, based in Humansdorp, is currently looking to employ an experienced Maintenance Specialist; 8 years experience with ESL and UHT packaging required.

An exciting career opportunity awaits you!

Requirements: 

  • Qualified Millwright or similar technical qualification accompanied by an Electrician Trade Certificate.
  • Successfully completed Tetra Pak Maintenance Courses E.g. Filling and Downstream Equipment on TBA8, A3Speed, A3Flex production lines or similar FMCG equipment.
  • Maintenance and programming experience on Robot Packers/Palletizers advantageous.
  • Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience working with Tetra Pak Filling and Downstream Equipment.
  • Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory position or as a senior maintenance technician, with sound knowledge of hydraulics, electrics, pneumatics, electronics, mechanics and PLC’s.
  • Must be willing to work shifts and overtime to meet operational requirements.
  • Must be willing to train apprentices and junior technicians.

Responsibilities: 

  • Perform planned and breakdown maintenance duties on filling and downstream equipment.
  • Lead and coach a team of technicians to achieve efficiency and operational KPI targets by performing preventative and reactive maintenance of filling and downstream equipment.
  • Perform standby duties and assist the line specialists and foreman in the performance of their duties as required.
  • Proactively identify and address problematic issues in all areas.
  • Performing Preventative Maintenance / Servicing of equipment.
  • Performing Reactive Maintenance / Attending to breakdowns.
  • Minimize and prevent breakdowns to reduce downtime and improve equipment efficiencies.
  • Contribute to improvements and innovations.
  • Promoting a homogenous environment across shifts and departments.
  • Comply with and drive HSE policies and targets.
  • Performing RCA on breakdowns and PDCA analysis as agreed.
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Structured salary package commensurate with experience.

Kindly be advised that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.