Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)

SUMMARY:
An opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Technician with an automotive client based in Uitenhage.

POSITION INFO:

Duties:

- Modification and analysis of any deviation of machine performance from manufacturer’s specs.

- Responsible for identifying and sourcing critical spares for equipment in work area.

- Maintaining, faultfinding and repair equipment in line with health & safety protocols & standards.

- Analyse breakdowns and implement preventative measures to eliminate reoccurrences.

- Conduct routine and non-routine maintenance tasks.

- Support all maintenance personnel during faultfinding processes in order to improve plant availability and ensure high levels of plant readiness at all times.

- Ensure that backups of all Critical Operating Files, e.g. PLC programs, Robots, AC/DC Drives are maintained.

Requirements:

- N Diploma /ND/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering (light current), Mechatronics or relevant engineering qualification.

- 3 to 5 years’ experience in a maintenance environment.

- Possesses skills on AC and DC control speed drives, preferably SEW and Siemens.

- Be able to install and change IP addresses, modify & analyse any deviation of machine performance.

- Knowledge of Siemens Serv1 and 2.

- Be prepared to work shift, weekends, additional and emergency hours.

- High proficiency with Microsoft Office Package.

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