Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)

SUMMARY:
Our client, in the Manufacturing Industry, has an opportunity for a Maintenance Technician - Mechanical. This role will be based in Uitenhage.

POSITION INFO:

Requirements:

• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering , Mechatronics Engineering or any relevant Engineering qualification
• Certified training (Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Pumps, conveyors, lifting equipment etc)
• Minimum 3 years’ post graduate experience in a maintenance environment
• Electrical experience / exposure will be an added advantage
• Extensive knowledge of pneumatics & hydraulics, conveyor systems, Vario shuttle Technology, LPG burners (Advantageous), AC & DC motors / equipment and Kuka & Durr robots (Advantage Industrial PCs / HMI’s (installation, repairs and software packages), VSD’s (SEW & Danfoss), Siemens switch gear and PILZ safety devices)
• Be fluent in fault finding and problem solving techniques and be able to understand mechanical drawings, installation diagrams, equipment manuals etc.
• Ability to use various mechanical meters & testing equipment and understanding of the function / operation of basic mechanical systems
• Ability to improve machine performance by streamlining preventative maintenance tasks and frequencies
• Ability to carry out modifications to existing equipment by introducing the latest technologies available
• Sound technical knowledge with respect to mechanical installations and problem solving

KPAs:

• Maintaining allocated tools & equipment and constantly lubricating moving parts on a daily basis
• Carry out planned maintenance activities and maintain Paint shop mechanical installations and systems 
• Correcting various Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic types of fault on machines in order to ensure production continuity
• Ensuring machine availability, accuracy and performance to enable continuous production within area of responsibility
• Supporting production with new facility installations and commissioning to ensure proper functionality
• Conduct store stock counts and documenting stock levels to ensure spare part availability at all times

Please note should you not receive a response within 7 days of applying, you may consider your application as being unsuccessful. 

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