Sewing Machine Mechanic - Durban, South Africa - Maxe
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.