Permanent - Maintenance Technician - Cape Town - South Africa

The Maintenance Technician role is to facilitate continuous improvement in plant reliability through the development of routine planned maintenance schedules, conducting general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures

Responsibilities:

Perform routine maintenance 

Inspect & Repair machines, equipment & structures. 

Maintenance Planning

Building & Grounds Maintenance 

Identify & maintain critical spares (order parts, supplies, or equipment from suppliers)

Requirements:

Completed Trade Test in Millwright or Fitting & Turning.

Wireman’s License will be an added advantage.

3 to 5 years working experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing environment 

Experience of planning works, estimating the resources required and sourcing suppliers is an advantage. 

Knowledge of basics of Enterprise Asset Management system (EAM). 

Experience in PLC and experience as a GMR2.7 will be advantageous.

Ideally, the following also preferred:

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts. 

Ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools 

Planning, Prioritising & Ability to read technical drawings, manuals & technical specifications 

Knowledge of Maintenance procedures & Ability to implement and follow maintenance procedures