Vacant Positions at Defy Appliances

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and lead maintenance team members on shift to ensure smooth operations.
• Allocate work assignments and ensure completion of planned maintenance tasks.
• Monitor and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and automation systems to minimize downtime.
• Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities, work orders, and shift reports.
• Oversee and execute preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and ensure quick resolution of technical issues.
• Collaborate with the production team to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Identify recurring maintenance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Enforce adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Ensure that all maintenance activities are conducted following safety protocols.
• Conduct shift inspections to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Drive initiatives to improve machine efficiency and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Train and mentor maintenance team members to enhance technical skills.
• Participate in root cause analysis and recommend process improvements.
• Communicate shift handovers effectively to ensure smooth transitions.
• Required to work shifts.

REPORTING

• Plant Engineer

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification).
• Minimum 3–5 years in a maintenance supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with PLCs, automation systems, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) is an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and coordination with cross-functional teams.

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Job Description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Trade Tested Millwright Artisan with proven experience in maintenance of manufacturing equipment and supporting operations. (Refrigeration, FMCG, Plastics, Metal pressing, paint process)
• Have Matric with Mathematics, Physical Sciences or N3 in the relevant electro-mechanical technical field,
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in working with machinery and equipment.
• PLC, automated and robotic systems/ equipment experience is beneficial.
• Must be able to read and understand electrical drawings and use for troubleshooting.
• Have a good grasp and well able to work on and troubleshoot electrical power transmission and machine control systems, single phase, 3 phase systems and DC systems.
• Have good mechanical aptitude and experience of operations and maintenance of machinery in automated processes.
• Able to troubleshoot control systems, setup and replace ac motor drives.
• Working experience on operation and maintenance of hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems and geared drive systems.
• Be hands-on and able to work in a pressurized environment.
• Have good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and able to use own initiative, excellent temperament, and problem-solving attitude.
• Be self-motivated and a team player.
• Work shifts on weekly rotational basis to cover 24 hours per day.
• Have good communication skills
• Required to have your own full set of mechanical and electrical tools and electrical test meters.

REPORTING

• Maintenance Specialist

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report of all work and activities to the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Complete daily job cards and reports timeously.
• Responsible for effective operation of all machinery and equipment at the factory.
• Responsible to complete jobs timeously under minimal supervision.
• Repair breakdowns on mechanical and electrical equipment to reduce production stoppage time.
• Work on and troubleshoot electrical power transmission systems, single phase, 3 phase systems, and DC motors and systems.
• Perform planned and preventative maintenance work.
• Create a working list of spare parts and other requirements and make requisitions from the maintenance superintendent.
• Daily handovers and feedback recording in logbooks.
• Perform all TPM related activities as delegated and required.
• Ensure safety compliance, compliance to company policies and related instructions.
• Safe operation and use of lifting equipment, cranes and forklifts.