Instrument Technician: Home & Personal Care at Tiger Brands

Job Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE

• You will be responsible for maintaining Engineering Equipment to world class standards while providing support to then Maintenance Coordinator. You will support the team in embedding maintenance processes within the organization with the key deliverables of maintaining the Integrity of the Plant. You are further required to inspect, test repair electric, electronic, mechanical and pneumatic instruments and optimize plant and associated devices to ensure plant availability and product quality at minimum cost.

Responsibilities
WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Operational Support – Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations. Where requested assist as a functional expert in problem solving.
• Running Repairs – Partake in carrying out repairs on plant equipment
• Problem Solving – Where problems have occurred during routine activities, apply the correct problem-solving approach to resolve problems.
• Planned Maintenance – Take part in maintenance planning meetings, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required
• Housekeeping & Safety – Operate in a safe manner at all times, identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected
• Ensure Plant availability of >95% at all times
• Ensure all compliance standards are met

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• Downtime is minimized (Plant Availability and Quality defects caused by poor equipment performance)
• Diagnostic and Problem-solving techniques Applied
• Administration, Job Cards, and relevant documentation completed
• Utilizations of Computerised Maintenance Management System
• Strategic maintenance plans are developed to Reduce Repeat Failures
• MECP Activities (Maintenance Prevention standards are completed and distributed)
• Optimized Machines and/or equipment
• Delegated and monitored work allocation
• Managed significant end-to-end projects as assigned
• Evaluate cost and waste management on specified equipment as assigned

Qualifications
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
Key foundational competencies 

• Academic – Technical diploma/trade tested Artisan
• Analytical skill, Problem solving, high numeracy skills
• Leadership – Owning it! Driving long-term results, Staying a step-ahead
• Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning

Minimum Experience & Qualifications

• Qualification - Minimum S4/N3-4 in Electrical Engineering 
• Function – 5+ years’ experience in Maintenance (Electrical and Instrument)
• Industry – At least 2 years' experience in FMCG industry