Defy Appliances (Pty) Ltd is Southern Africa’s largest manufacturer and distributor of major domestic appliances. The company markets its products under the Defy brand and offers the consumer a full range of kitchen, laundry and small domestic appliances.
Established in 1905, Defy made its debut by manufacturing the first electric stove in South Africa. I...
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Perform effective diagnosis of breakdowns and timely repair of equipment to maximize availability
Record and document work carried out on all equipment and Machinery
Analyze issues for root cause and develop counter measures and improvement action plans
Control and source maintenance tools, equipment, and spares
Document breakdowns and identify root causes and remedial actions to help identify and resolve recurring issues
Budget management control
Setting out KPI’s for Artisans and Technicians
Conduct FMEA and RCA to solve problems and develop actions plans for planned maintenance
People and relationship management, lead the Artisans & Technicians on innovative solutions to unique problems
Apply specific technical skills as required to support specific day to day plant issues
Roll out OSH Act and regulatory Requirements
Perform weekly reports on Artisan utilization and department expenditure
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
N6 with Trade Tested Qualification or associate diploma/degree in a technical field
Minimum 5 years’ experience as trade tested Toolmaker with industry experience in plastic injection moulding and metal press tool.
Computer skills - Proficiency with maintenance management software (CMMS) & Microsoft Office applications
Proven Leadership Qualities with 10+ year artisan (Fitter, Electrical or Millwright) Experience
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics/blueprints and use electrical testing equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes)
Strong understanding of maintenance principles and practices
Solid knowledge of the equipment and systems responsible for maintaining
Knowledge of electrical safety codes and regulations
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical problems quickly and effectively