Electrician at AVI Limited

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• To carry out repairs and maintenance on a variety of high-speed packaging machines, processes and systems.
• Ensure machine availability to meet production targets.
• Execution of minor projects and machine modifications.
• Ensure machinery is set up as per machine manufactures specifications.
• Ensure machine safety with respect to safety switches and guarding is at all times functional and in good condition.
• Ensure adherence to the company lockout and tag out procedure.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, machine downtimes, and artisan performance, reporting regularly to the Maintenance Manager or Engineering Foreman.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• Have a minimum of 3-5 years of solid experience in a similar role within the FMCG environment
• Experience in fault finding and repair of complex electrical systems (MV and LV) including a sound knowledge of PLC’S, DC and AC drives

Qualifications:

• Must be a qualified electrician with a recognized trade test (red seal)
• Must have a minimum theoretical qualification of N4 

 Additional Requirements:

• Programming and fault-finding techniques of plc’s would be considered highly advantageous
• Experience in fault finding and operating standby generations
• Must have a reasonable understanding of Servo systems
• Ability to interpret and understand complex electrical drawings
• Above-average fault-finding techniques
• Must be committed to continuous improvement
• A good level of knowledge and understanding of electronic control systems would also be considered highly advantageous
• Knowledge of HACCP, QMS, and GMP is a prerequisite
• Must be willing to work overtime, standby, and night shift if and when necessary 

Closing Date 15 July 2026