Group Leader Maintenance at MA Automotive Tool & Die (Pty) Ltd

Primary purpose of the job

• Responsible for the day-to-day administration and co-ordinating functions within the Maintenance department. Responsible for all shift leaders. Lead, Coach and train , shift leaders , technicians, specialist on both robotics & PLC Systems.

Key Performance Areas

• MTTR (Mean time to repair) less than 20 Minutes for all subordinates.
• Downtime Feedback less than 1 Day and Min 95% completion rate for all subordinates.
• Works Order / PM closeout within 7 Day’s.
• Equipment downtime less than 5%.
• Downtime analysis completed weekly (Root cause analysis).
• MTTF (Mean time to failure) more than 24 hours for all equipment.
• Identifying UA/UC as per company requirement and fixing identified issues within the required time.
• Manage and accurately book overtime for subordinates and ensure weekly overtime does not exceed legal limits.
• All pre-shift and TPM inspections are completed timeously.

Knowledge and Skills required.

• Technical technique, good welding and Bosch system technology
• Fault finding and robots repair and maintenance Kuka ABB
• Manufacturing processes BMW V8 and stamp ware
• Basic understanding of quality systems
• Fault finding and maintenance presses/ hydraulic fault finding
• Problem solving 5why and root cause analysis
• Communication
• Read electronic drawings
• Read hydraulic /pneumatic drawings

Minimum Requirements                                                                                  

• NQF Educational level N6/ Diploma/Degree/ Trade
• Educational qualification: Technical Diploma or Mechatronics
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a millwright in the electrical field within an Automotive environment
• Extensive working knowledge of ABB and Kuka Robot, TIA Portal, PLC Programming Siemens, S7, Festo, BMW V8 standard and stamp ware