Support the Factory Engineer in providing a technical service in terms of processing and production, by driving continuous improvement, preventive and breakdown maintenance. The technician has a moderate organisational impact that affects one department.   

Key Accountabilities

Preventive and Breakdown Maintenance of Plant Machinery and Equipment

• Execute the preventive maintenance program, follow equipment health checks, Parameter sheets, and intervention log sheets
• Perform breakdown maintenance on food packaging, processing, and auxiliary equipment
• Perform electrical and mechanical overhauls of machinery and equipment to ensure sustained performance throughout its lifetime.
• Participate in OEE and waste reduction projects
• Test and verify equipment and machinery after repair for efficiency and ensure proper running 
• Take active part in any alterations and modifications on equipment or installations with superiors. This also applies to any new installations or relocations of machinery or lines.
• Follow the regular inspection schedule for the verification of electrical, mechanical, compressed air, and any other installations to ensure safe and efficient use of these services
• Support the Production Department in training of personnel, setting up of the production lines, and improvement of equipment to give better efficiency and / or higher quality to the end product
• Assist in the documentation and recording of any installations and/or alterations effected

Adherence to procedures in line with Company standards

• Ensure that all safety guards and other safety features on equipment and machinery are installed and subsequently operational to safeguard the employees using machinery
• Responsible for the safekeeping of equipment assigned
• Maintains quality services by establishing and enforcing organization standards
• Ensure correct procedures when taking necessary parts from stores
• Ensure that PPE is worn according to the task being performed

Effective Communication between departments and efficient internal support

• Share relevant information, ideas and insights
• Build and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders
• Liaise with Production in discussing optimal ways to execute preventive plan 
• Communicate and liaise with all stakeholders to ensure for sufficient spare parts 
• Ensure for the communication and handover during change of shift

Freedom to Act

• Variation in work sequence and routine.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education

• Mechanical BTEC Diploma / HND Engineering - MQF 4/5 or equivalent
• (An electrical BTEC diploma can be considered in combination with a minimum 4 years working experience in manufacturing)
• Wireman’s electrical License A and B 

Experience

• 2 years’ experience in a food/pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing working environment 
• Self-leading experience with subordinate to procedural skills.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on working aptitude
• Technical insight in a complex manufacturing environment 
• Experienced with GMP, ISO Standards, Safe Food Handling, HACCP practices and HSE guidelines.
• Continuous Improvement Experience/Certification highly desirable
• Ability to show track record of improving production, and solving problems
• Organisation of workflow in best sequence
• A variable thinking capability to handle differing situations that require the identification and selection of solutions within the area of expertise as well as acquired knowledge.  

Competencies

• HR skills to get along with people effectively
• Mechanical Reasoning
• Problem Solving
• Attention to detail
• Drive for results
• Adaptability
• Rule orientation 
• Teamwork
• Verbal and written communication
• Process Engineering and systems agility
• Safety, security and quality orientation
• Knowledge sharing 
• Modelling (leading by example)