Chief Artisan: Services Maintenance (GPW 24/17) at Government Printing Works

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 10 qualification plus a completed apprenticeship. Trade Test certificate in an Electrical-related field. At least 10 years post-qualification experience as an Artisan / Artisan Foreman / Team Leader. 3 years proven supervisory experience. A valid driver’s license is essential.
• Grade 12 and working in a manufacturing environment will be an advantage. Knowledge of, and experience in OHS, SHERQ and other regulations and policies. Commitment to work shifts. Extending working hours may be required.  

DUTIES :

• Ensure efficient maintenance and repair of production equipment. Supervise and lead an engineering maintenance team. Ensure the accurate analysis of equipment specifications and equipment capacity data and determine reliability-centered maintenance schedules. Schedule maintenance to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times, considering the Maintenance Plan.
• Participate in the generating of an agreed equipment plan for an 8-week rolling horizon, ensuring maximum machine availability. Ensure the escalating and expediting of operations that delay maintenance schedules. Actively participate in planning meetings to finalise priority of work orders, optimise downtime windows, and reduce production lead times.
• Ensure the following-up and communicating of the schedule to all resources: maintenance, production, outside services, stores, and engineering. Perform and monitor quality assurance ensuring that all maintenance and repair work is compliant with the standards set by GPW and any regulatory bodies.
• Confer with department supervisors to determine the status and quality of scheduled maintenance. Prepare regular maintenance and repair reports. Assist with the developing, review, implementing and complying with the relevant procedures and policies as required by GPW. Review factors that could affect the quality of maintenance/repair work and put corrective measures in place if required.
• Prepare maintenance and repair reports. Supervise Safety, health, environment, risk, and quality (SHERQ) in the Division and ensure compliance with all OHSA safety requirements.