Maintenance Technician - Diep River, South Africa - Re|source Consulting

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Diep River, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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An industry leader in the manufacture of rigid plastic packaging has an opportunity for an experienced, technically minded maintenance technician to join their production team, based in Diep River.

This role is an ideal fit for an energetic natural self-starter with a strong sense of urgency, who takes pride in maintaining a positive work ethic and excellent attention to detail.


Responsibilities will include:
(amongst others)

  • Assisting the production department in achieving optimum efficiencies through timeously and efficiently attending to the technical requirements of their machinery and auxiliary equipment during maintenance, repair and servicing.
  • Attending to the electrical and pneumatic requirements of new machinery to be installed and with general troubleshooting/problem solving in the department
  • Staying abreast of, advising and where cost effective, assisting with the implementation of technical developments and improvements.
  • To be on standby as and when required.
  • Practicing good departmental and interdepartmental relations.
  • Practicing good Housekeeping and Safety.
  • Installing, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting control devices such as thermostats, timers, switches, pressure gauges, flowmeters, or other devices used to measure or regulate conditions in a facility or process being controlled.
  • Performing analyses to design industrial controls systems that meet safety requirements and specifications, including selecting instrumentation and controls based on performance requirements
  • Monitoring equipment performance and adjusting as needed to maintain optimal performance levels.
  • Installing electrical wiring to control devices or equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, or lights
  • Installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and pneumatic control panels and other technical equipment used in industrial settings.
  • Installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing industrial equipment related to machinery and plant.
  • Installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, relays, transistors, diodes, and transformers
  • Testing and calibrating equipment to ensure that it is operating correctly.
  • Conducting research to develop new technologies or improve existing equipment.
  • Experience in the injection and compression moulding fields will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge and understanding of PLC; AC/DC Drives and electronics.
  • Knowledge and experience in programming Drives and PLCs'
  • Communicate with and manage suppliers and contractors
  • Management of maintenance spares levels.

MINIMUM DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • Minimum N6 electrical qualification.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a plastic production environment
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in faultfinding and process control.
  • PLC programming certificate
  • Experience in managing technical projects
  • Wireman's license would be advantageous
  • Strong Communications skills
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Self disciplined and motivated
  • Proactive and enthusiastic
  • Own transport and driver's license essential.
  • Overtime and standby will be required from time to time.
  • A strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Able to identify and resolve issues with the equipment they service (outstanding problemsolving skills)

REMUNERATION
Generous market related basic plus benefits.


INTERESTED


Please submit your CV along with supporting documentation (certified copy of ID, qualifications, and a recent pay slip) as soon as possible.

Please note, psychometric assessments may be required for successful applicants.


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Diep River,

Western Cape:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)


Application Question(s):

  • Do you have a minimum of an N3 and a completed Trade Test?
  • Do you have a PLC Programming Certificate?
  • Do you have an N6 Electrical Qualification?

Experience:


  • Fault Finding and
Process Control: 5 years (preferred)
Plastic Production Environement: 5 years (preferred)
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