Mechanical Foreman ( Mechanical Press Maintenance)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Mechanical Foreman (Hydraulic Press Maintenance), Eastern Cape, Rneg + Company Housing

• Matric/ Grade 12 or equivalent
• N4 Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
• Qualified Millwright
• 5 years Manufacturing plant experience
• 5 years general plant maintenance ADVANCE HYDRAULICS  experience
• Minimum 5 years proven supervisory management and job planning experience an advantageous .
• Previous Agri/ Forestry or Wood industry experience would be advantageous

DUTIES:

• To manage all mechanical PRESS maintenance, and shut work and to ensure machine availability
• Ensure compliance to maintenance business processes within area of responsibility
• Development and implementation of maintenance standards and maintaining of equipment to these standards
• Training and development of plant engineering team to comply with laid down standards
• Conducting of audits to ensure compliance to standards
• Responsible for maintenance and incidental shut planning and execution
• Manage and motivate sub-ordinates effectively
• Cost control of maintenance expenditure within the budget parameters for section

EXTRA:

The position calls for a person with the ability to communicate and manage a team.

• Problem solving abilities .
• Familiar with OHASA standards .
• Good knowledge of Hydraulics .
• Good knowledge of Pneumatics .
• Leadership and management skills
• Computer literate on Windows programs, knowledge of MS Projects will be advantageous
• Self-starter with proven track record of achievement