PERMANENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN IN UITENHAGE

An opportunity exists for a Maintenance Technician with an automotive client in Uitenhage. - Install, repair and maintain all equipment and facilities - Analyse mechanical, electrical and operational problems on assigned equipment and make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality - Try out equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime - Record operational data, such as pressure readings, length of stroke, feeds and speeds for use in set-up and preventive maintenance records - Review production schedule and, when equipment is not scheduled for production, perform scheduled maintenance - Participate in Production System Efficiency and Quality System Efficiency workshops to support continuous improvement: propose and implement continuous productivity, process and quality improvement actions for all facilities - Facilitate equipment moves on the shop floor - Give advice on technical specifications of new equipment and alterations on existing equipment and facilities, making sure manufacturing, maintainability and Health, Safety & Environmental requirements are met - Set up requisitions for supplies, equipment and facilities - Participate in the management of the inventory of spare parts and consumables to eliminate downtime - Keep maintenance documentation up to date - Perform root cause analysis on equipment breakdowns   Requirements: - National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -  At least 5 years maintenance/engineering experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment   Job Reference #: PE004318/CT