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ROLE SUMMARY

• The main purpose of this role is to provide assistance to the production team to ensure safe, reliable and available trains as per customer requirements, primarily through preventative maintenance and repairs.
• These roles will be based at the Gautrain Maintenance Depot in Midrand, Johannesburg. 

YOUR ROLE:

• Ensure compliance to safety and quality rules and regulations at all times
• Assist with Preventative Maintenance
• Assist with Corrective Maintenance when required
• Basic MAXIMO administration
• Correct use of Materials, tools and equipment
• Effective team-work and self-management
• Could work shifts which include weekends, night work, overtime and public holidays.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12.
• S4 or N6 National Certificate excluding P1 & P2
• Rail/ Production experience will be an advantage.
• Fit and robust.
• South African citizen
• Ability to see in colour
• Ability to work at heights
• Good hearing (exposure to noise)

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THE PURPOSE OF THE NON-CONFORMITY CELL QUALITY TECHNICIAN ROLE IS TO:

• Drive/lead the process of non-conformities on purchased parts (co-parts, suppliers, free parts, customers, sub-contractors) from the defect characterization on production area, re-feeding to the line, containment and closure of curative actions.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:

• Characterize the defect on purchased parts (5W2H) and write the relevant reports (NCR : Non conformity reports) with the objective to limit production disturbances.
• Secure the production line ensuring that no other defective part is available with a clear mapping (physical identification and parts in restricted area)
• Organize the re-feeding to the line with new conform parts within the takt-time of the line (if part is available in stocks)
• Organize the first level of containment with management of control and sorting activities (internal, and coordination for supplier)
• Block (or ask to block) stock for non-conform parts
• Ask for new control key in ERP for incoming inspection for upcoming deliveries and provide inspection criteria
• Create Non-conformity reports in ERP and SQP (Supplier Quality Portal)
• Notify NCr to supplier via Supplier Quality Portal tool (NCR module) for NCr with supplier or expertise liability
• Manage relevant supplier rework activities
• Participate to daily and weekly meetings with various stakeholders

Relevant Quality KPI of NCr cell :

• Number of opened and closed non -conformities
• Re-feeding lead time (time between declaration of defect and availability of replacement part on the line)
• Status of containment (WIP and warehouse)
• Leadtime of notification to suppliers
• Leadtime of supplier Containment
• Blocked stock value
• % of NCR liability change
• Number of non-conformities under expertise
• Average time spent in restricted area
• Overall non-conformity process time

EHS :

• Ensure the application of safety guidelines and proper use of manufacturing equipment
• Enforce the application of prevention plans
• Take all required actions when confronted with any hazard
• Report all deviation on the production line or in the warehouse
• Organize problem solving within the department

The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements: 

• Diploma/Degree for Quality/Engineering Technician with 2 years rail experience.
• Strong Problem-Solving Technics
• Experience within Quality or Production
• Knowledge of Alstom tools (SQP, SAP (GSI), Supplier Quality)
• Able to read and understand the drawing
• Special Processes (Welding, Gluing, Wiring; Crimping / Riveting ) advantageous
• Basic understanding of Supply Chain and Quality background. Reading drawings, inspection - preferable

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies

• Reactivity, Resilience, Rigor
• Good Communication skills
• Collaboration & team spirit
• Railway products knowledge
• Able to read drawings
• Knowledge for norms
• Knowledge and use of Problem-solving methodology and tools
• Agile, inclusive and responsible mindset
• Strong sense of work ethic
• Driven, with a "CAN DO ATTITUDE"
• Prior exposure to high pressured results driven environments
• Keen mind to deal with unexpected challenges
• Solution orientated
• Passionate