Maintenance Technician at Cape Herb & Spice

Purpose:

• Conduct maintenance activities on equipment and facilities at the respective site to ensure efficiency, quality, cost, and any specific performance KPI’s requirements are achieved.
• Perform administrative tasks required to provide the necessary data and information to the business.
• Provide input to support continuous improvement within the production and support departments.

 Key Responsibilities: 
Manage maintenance activities and plans: 

• Support implementation of the site’s maintenance strategy and implement continuous improvement techniques.  
• Proactively identify plant issues before they affect production downtime. 
• Request quotes from suppliers and contractors when required, for maintenance planned work. 
• Conduct maintenance on equipment and facilities to enable the site to achieve key objectives of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and service. 

Resource planning: 

Assigning of equipment resources needed to meet the various maintenance plans  

• Reviewing maintenance strategies in CMMS.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks of plant, equipment, and machinery as per DMS system. 
• Liaise with external contractors regarding work plans. 
• Issuing of permits to work for contractors when requested to do so.  
• Liaise with internal customers regarding planned maintenance, duration of breakdowns, or corrective works.  
• Develop maintenance and machine operating SOPs in conjunction with related departments.  
• Assist internal departments with machine operator training. 
• Conduct scheduled tool inspections on workshop and hand tools.  
• Perform maintenance administrative duties as and when required.

Supervision of subordinates: 

• Provide technical support to the site’s maintenance team, including apprentices on-site.  
• Ensure work completed is of a high standard.
• Identification and communication of training needs for subordinates. 
• Mentor apprentices and sign off logbooks.

Apply best practice data capturing:

• Ensure the DMS data and records are accurately recorded and updated when required.
• Review reports with a view to improving performance.
• Generate PO requests in DMS.
• Conduct a monthly stock take to maintain critical parts levels per machine.
• Required to perform ad-hoc data capturing from time to time.
• Provide input to assist with continuously improving our reports and procedures 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic knowledge in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems  
• Familiar with OSHA and other relevant safety regulations 
• Proficient in the 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 and Experience: 

• Qualified Artisan: Millwright or Fitter
• Grade 12 qualification
• Technical Experience in:-Mechanical Systems and Repair-Pneumatic Systems-Electrical Wiring  -Electronics-Basic Welding (Argon Gas) -Fitting 
• Experience in CMM Systems 
• Experience in a FMCG Manufacturing Environment

Personal Characteristics: 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good timekeeping and attendance
• Eager attitude and willing to go the extra mile to complete job functions
• Ability to earn the respect of the team
• Motivated and independent worker 
• Ability to follow instructions and multitask
• Good time management
• Ability to act quickly and effectively in emergencies 
• Organised and attention to detail