Artisan - Electrician at Unilever

JOB PURPOSE

• This role exists for someone responsible for diagnosing faults, installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in the Packaging/Processing Area. This includes ensuring machinery operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with electrical codes and company standards because here, we don't just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend to and maintain plant production equipment.
• Proactively ensure that preventative planned maintenance is performed cost-effectively to minimise downtime.
• Maintain equipment on production lines, in processing areas, and on high-speed manufacturing lines.
• Fault-find, diagnose and repair electrical faults in production equipment.
• Support the construction of new equipment in plants; install and wire industrial machinery, control panels and electrical systems.
• Handle breakdowns effectively and timeously in line with MTTR targets.
• Accurately complete administrative forms and use digital tools.
• Read and interpret technical diagrams, blueprints and schematics.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).
• Collaborate with mechanical and production teams to optimise equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and electrical codes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Trade Tested: Electrician or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a completed N4 Electrical certificate.
• 3-5 years as an Artisan in an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of PLC and relay control circuit fault-finding.
• Strong fault-finding skills on motors, conveyors, DBs, etc.
• Proper interpretation of electrical schematic diagrams and the ability to alter them when necessary.
• Working knowledge of photoelectric and proximity switches is essential.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

SKILLS

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Communication skills.
• Computer literacy and use of apps.