Electrician: Culinary at Tiger Brands

Job Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE

• Electrician is required to install, maintain and repair electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems. Read technical diagrams and blueprints. Perform general electrical maintenance.

Responsibilities
WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Compilation and updating of equipment registers (safety)
• To ensure that machinery used in the unit is maintained, set correctly and free of safety hazards
• Input and print job cards and stores requisitions on the planned maintenance system
• Provide technical support to machine operators
• Conduct routine maintenance and maintenance inspections
• Applying pro-active preventative maintenance principles
• Maximize performance on all equipment
• Complete job cards, log books and inspection reports
• Compile electrical schedules for the plant
• Exposure to PLC’s. preferably Siemens S7
• Exposure to AC drives and sequential control systems 

Qualifications
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Computer literacy and exposure to Computer Maintenance management System preferably DMS
• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Team player within multi-functional team
• Call out and standby responsibilities, including overtime work as required
• Situational problem-solving abilities
• Pro-active and driven by sustainable solutions
• Strong logical/diagnostic approach to troubleshooting
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings
• Instrumentation/Pneumatic experience is a requirement
• Willing to work on a shift basis 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified, trade tested artisan
• Minimum N3 technical qualification
• 5-10 years electrical experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG will be an advantage)