Artisan: Technician at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

Job Description    

• To carry out responsibilities of Plant functions and engineering functions of the site maintenance teams, whereby carrying out repairs and maintenance to the electrical and mechanical assets as well as plant settings and synchronization at the bakery.
• Monitor and adjust when necessary plant set points to ensure effective and efficient running of plants
• Inspection of all electrical and mechanical equipment on
• Bakery site
• Monitor and inspect plant for potential and existing defects
• Carrying out of scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment
• Fault finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment
• Installation and project work as required
• Perform standby on a rotational basis
• Work overtime as a result of breakdowns and planned maintenance when required.
• Check report books daily and liaise with Maintenance Manager on action to be taken on reported defects.
• Report any defects noticed while performing normal functions.
• Perform breakdown functions on electrical and mechanical equipment at the Bakery.

Qualification Requirements    

• Appropriate engineering qualifications (trade test + N3 and N6)
• MERSETA qualification preferred

Experience Requirements    
Minimum 2 years’ experience in baking and milling environment, after obtaining qualifications as an Electrician/Millwright/Instrument Technician with the focus on the following:

• Hands on knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems
• Experience with scales, speed drives, pneumatic, electrical, instrumentation and hydraulics
• Must be able to read and update electrical drawings
• Experience with electrical power distribution (medium and low voltage)
• Knowledge of safety checks on mechanical equipment in accordance with OHSA
• Knowledge of Omron HMI, PLC Software
• Knowledge of Yaskawa Inverter Drives
• Knowledge of Scada Systems
• Understanding of Computer Networks shift work standby on a rotational basis
• Candidates are required to have their own tools
• Required to work overtime as a result of breakdowns and planned maintenance when required

Key Outputs    

• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to function in a team
• Computer skills with a proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to read drawings
• Assist with other jobs that may reasonably be required
• within the maintenance department
• Ability to work outside electrical/mechanical boundary
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)