Jobs at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

Job Description

• Our client, a market leader in the FMCG/manufacturing sector, is looking to hire a Mechanical Maintenance Foreman based at their factory in Kempton Park. This person would be responsible for reducing plant downtime, improving equipment reliability and extending the operating life of machinery through the effective and efficient execution of all mechanical maintenance activities and tasks at the factory. They will report to the Mechanical Engineer.

Educational Requirement & Experience:

• Matric or equivalent
• Mechanical Trade Test
• National Diploma or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous
• Minimum of 10 years maintenance supervisory experience in a heavy engineering and continuous manufacturing process environment
• High level of understanding of World Class Manufacturing tools, processes and systems 
• Ability to do trouble shooting and present solutions in a fast-paced pressurised environment
• Knowledge of all the legal requirements of the OHS Act, BCEA, LRA and other legal requirements

Job Description:

• Attend daily operations meetings to prioritize and secure daily maintenance needs.
• Plan and execute breakdown repairs promptly.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Create and oversee weekly maintenance and shutdown plans.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed without delays or rework.
• Regularly update maintenance systems, task lists, and PM schedules.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for mechanical failures and implement corrective actions.
• Improve equipment reliability by reducing mean time to repair (MTTR) and increasing mean time between failures (MTBF).
• Develop standard work instructions using World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles.
• Champion proactive maintenance and reduce reactive work.
• Control and reduce maintenance costs.
• Identify and ensure the availability of critical spares.
• Liaise with stores on stock levels and spares management.
• Supervise, guide, and discipline maintenance staff.
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide training and development.
• Maintain effective communication with team members via daily meetings.
• Lead by example in applying WCM principles and time management.
• Complete daily administrative duties and submit reports.
• Visually present maintenance performance (cost, effectiveness, productivity).
• Participate in safety programs, toolbox talks, and inspections.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted safely.
• Maintain high safety and housekeeping standards using 5S principles.
• Meet with suppliers, contractors, and inspectors as needed.
• Respond to after-hours breakdowns and perform standby duties.

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Job Description

• We are seeking a Specialist Mechanical Process Engineer to join a leading foundry at the forefront of robotics, AI, and advanced manufacturing. If you hold a postgraduate BEng/BTech in Mechanical Engineering and have a solid 5+ years of experience in a foundry or steel manufacturing environment, with hands-on exposure to melting, casting, and core shop operations, this is your opportunity to shape world-class processes in a high-tech, data-driven environment.
• We're looking for a professional with strong process engineering skills, a sharp quality focus, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead and optimize foundry processes (melting, casting, core shop)
• Define process parameters for new equipment and automation
• Analyse trends, resolve quality issues, and drive improvements
• Support project scopes and technical documentation (FMEA, PPAP, APQP, TS 16949)

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Job Description

• Our client, a market leader in the FMCG/manufacturing sector, is looking to hire a Maintenance Planner based in Kempton Park to maintain and repair physical assets effectively and efficiently, ensuring that all machinery is always in good working order. Reporting to the Mechanical Foreman.

Educational Requirement & Experience:

• Matric or Equivalent 
• Minimum N3 Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Fitter and Turner Trade Test
• At least 5 years relevant mechanical and plant maintenance experience
• Proficient in reading and marking off mechanical component drawings.
• Skilled in the alignment of rotating equipment using dial gauges.
• Experience with fitting and maintaining couplings (tyre, bibby, spider, spring, direct).
• Competent in mounting, removing, and maintaining bearings, including bushings.
• Knowledge of gearboxes, including backlash, alignment, and float adjustments.
• Experience with mechanical cutting machines and milling machines.
• Pump installation and maintenance (peristaltic, mono, diaphragm, centrifugal, submerged, gear).
• Valve installation and maintenance (including gate, globe, diaphragm, ball, pinch, butterfly).
• Mixer and agitator maintenance.
• Conveyor systems: installation, alignment, tracking of rollers, belt splicing, and belt/chain alignment.
• Handling of bulk material equipment such as screw conveyors and bucket elevators.
• Pipe system assembly and installation (threaded systems).
• Basic welding skills.
• Taper key manufacturing and fitting.
• Knowledge of lubrication practices with oils and greases.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic components and their functions.

Job Description:

• Maintain a high standard of discipline and adherence to company procedures and required safety standards.
• Work on mechanical breakdowns and tasks when plant is in production
• Perform other tasks as specified by the Mechanical Foreman.
• To inspect all sections of plant under your control daily, to assess the condition thereof and effect necessary repairs or maintenance.
• To manufacture, repair equipment as identified through improvement projects, jab card requests, etc.
• Daily reporting of problems that happened on shift and filling in required paperwork.
• To identify improvements in the process that could be made by modifying or replacement of plant and to bring such information to the attention of management.
• To inform plant management of all situations or conditions that could result in downtime and to take remedial action as is necessary to minimise downtime as a result thereof.
• Maintain workshop machinery to ensure safe use. (Pedestal grinders, welding machines, ladders, etc.)
• Ensure that maintenance jobs issued are completed timeously and to the correct standard.
• Actively participate in improvement projects to ensure there timeously completion.
• Assist with production problems when necessary.
• Assist with training apprentices before leaving