SUMMARY:
The main purpose is to efficiently, safely perform operation/maintaining including set up, start-up of line equipment, including auxiliary equipment, tooling changes, monitoring and testing, as well production reporting.
POSITION INFO:
Non-Woven Fibre Machine Technician
Area: Johannesburg
Package: negotiable up to R60000 CTC P/M depending on experience and qualifications
Purpose of the position: The main purpose is to efficiently, safely perform operation/maintaining including set up, start-up of line equipment, including auxiliary equipment, tooling changes, monitoring and testing, as well production reporting.
Qualifications and Experience
- Grade 12 or technical Matric.
- Proficiency with multiple manufacturers’ automation hardware and software
- 3-5 years Spundbond machine experience (Non-negotiable)
- Mechanical background preferred
- Experience in the manufacturing environment would be highly beneficial
- Ability to work in a plant environment for extended periods of time (high temperature/high humidity environment)
- Ability to work weekends and public holidays
Minimum Skills and Abilities Required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Highly organised and accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment
- Competent in problem solving (problem analysis), planning and decision making
- Able to handle extreme pressure, prioritise and multi-task
- Strength and stamina to work with heavy equipment
- Good coordination and manual dexterity
- Ability to read and visualize blueprints
- Ability to comprehend, analyze and troubleshoot mechanical systems
Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist the Millwright in the maintenance of specialized machines
- Work in a team and ensuring the complete functioning of all machinery
- Strong knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes
- Get necessary quotes for all spare part of machines or newly designed parts as per drawings
- Get quotes for contractors to assist with manufacturing of specialized parts and to ensure the quality is of a high standard
- Maintain and test all equipment / machinery to ensure functionality, safety and availability to complete work within the specified timeframe and budgetary limits
- Ensure that components causing excessive downtime are identified and permanent solutions are found and implemented
- Be responsible for the diagnosis, testing and repair of electrical and mechanical failures on equipment
- Interpret mechanical circuit diagrams
- Ensure that all equipment is maintained through utilising the right tools, work instruments and within safety regulations
- Be responsible for ensuring equipment/machinery is tested for functionality and safety before being returned to production
- Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine proper solutions
- Assembling of machines
- Testing all relevant machine parts before final assembling
- On call and standby for major and minor equipment failures
- Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly equipment inspections, checking mechanical, operations, etc.
- General housekeeping and ensure OHS Act compliance
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