Sewing Machine Mechanic - Durban, South Africa - Maxe

    Maxe
    Maxe Durban, South Africa

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Tools and Measuring Instruments:

    Identify, inspect, use, maintain and care for sewing machinery and equipment
    Select, use and care for engineering power tools, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems
    Select, use and care for marking off/out equipment: routine shapes

    Knowledge:

    Product and Process Knowledge
    Proven track record with experience in Industrial sewing machine (Walking Foot)
    Demonstrate an understanding of the uses and safety aspect associated with Sewing Machines and associated equipment

    SHE:

    Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
    Address workplace hazards and risks
    Work safely and use safety equipment

    Financial Control:

    Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
    Detect and prevent fraud
    Promote good Corporate Governance

    Quality Management Systems:

    Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
    Detect and prevent fraud
    Promote good Corporate Governance

    Customer relations:

    Interact with internal customers

    Processes:

    Maintenance Process (Scheduled):

    Transport tools, equipment and spares to the work site
    Isolate equipment, perform lockouts and make the work area safe
    Removing defective parts by dismantling devices, using hand and power tools
    Adjust functional parts of sewing machines and control instruments by using hand tools

    Mechanical Maintenance of sewing machines:
    Perform routine maintenance on sewing machines
    Align machines and equipment and ensure that sewing machines are in good working order
    Complete preventative maintenance requirements on all sewing machinery
    Attend to sewing machine breakdowns
    Identify root cause and locate sources of sewing technical problems by observing sewing machines in operation
    Identifying defective parts by dismantling sewing machinery, using hand and power tools, examining form and texture of parts
    Controls downtime by planning for and informing production of routine preventative maintenance
    Responsible for identifying wear and tear in machine parts and placing order on time
    Provides mechanical maintenance information to internal customers

    Behavioural Competencies:

    Adaptability
    Change Resilience
    Communication
    Continuous Improvement
    Customer Focus
    Diversity with Inclusion
    Integrity
    Interpersonal Skills
    Quality Orientation
    Respect
    Safety Awareness
    Teamwork
    Work Standards

    Educational:

    Grade 12.

    Certificate in Lockstitch Machines and Industrial Sewing Machine will be advantageous. Proven track record with experience in Industrial Sewing Machine maintenance with a minimum of 8 years experience.