Maintenance Technician at Cape Herb & Spice

Key Functional Areas:

• Conduct routine maintenance checks of plant, equipment and machinery as per DMS system
• Attend to breakdowns timeously
• Electrical and pneumatic problem solving
• Ensure that workshop and toolbox is clean and tidy at all times
• Proactively inform Maintenance Manager when stock is running low
• Obtain and follow up on quotations from suppliers. Accepting deliveries from suppliers
• Deliver high standards of cleanliness and reliability of production machinery and factory facilities
• Creating and maintaining documentation on repairs and preventative maintenance procedures
• Reviewing maintenance strategies in CMMS
• Perform maintenance related administrative duties as required
• Co-ordinate external maintenance services by contractors
• Issuing of permit to work for contractors when requested to do so
• Ensure contract compliance with company HSE rules and policies
• Continually work to enable the site to achieve key objectives of safety, quality and service
• Conduct Health and Safety functions as per company requirements

Required Knowledge and Skills: 

• Basic knowledge in HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems  
• Familiar with OSHA and other relevant safety regulations
• Proficient in appropriate handling of hazmat
• Proficient with a wide range of repair equipment, including power tools
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Computer literate and proficient with the MS Office suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Able to lift and carry up to 25kgs

Required Prior Learning/Experience:

• Qualified Artisan: Millwright
• Matric or Matric equivalent qualification

Technical Experience in:

• Fitting
• Electronics
• Basic Welding (Argon Gas)
• Electrical Wiring  
• Experience in CMM Systems