Artisan: Site Services Mechanical
Reckitt · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- Are you keen to make a tangible difference in Site Service the backbone of Engineering for ensuring that Operations does not stop. As a Artisan :Site Service Mechenical equipment upgrades or modifications, applying SMED principles, and implementing effective maintenance programmes. You will also plays a critical role in transferring operational and basic maintenance skills to operators. Additionally, the role involves monitoring and updating key performance indicators KPIs related to efficiency, wastage, labour, availability, and non-conformance to drive performance improvement.We're inviting you to be a cornerstone of our continuous drive for excellence, where your influence will go beyond operations to truly shape our success.
Your responsibilities
- Equipment Performance & Maintenance: Accountable for equipment reliability, capacity, and overall effectiveness through preventive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance.
- Continuous Improvement Leadership: Lead initiatives to improve utilities and manufacturing performance, including applying SMED and Total Preventative Maintenance TPM principles.
- Standards & Compliance: Set and enforce maintenance standards while ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
- KPI & Operational Management: Monitor equipment effectiveness, analyse machine logs, and drive actions to improve key performance indicators.
- Support & Resource Management: Manage spares inventory, support team development, and contribute to overall maintenance team growth.
The experience we're looking for
- Qualifications & Experience: N4 qualification with a valid Red Seal trade test and 3–5 years' post-qualification experience, preferably in an FMCG and utilities environment.
- Technical Skills: Strong welding TIG, MIG, Stick, Flux and machining lathe skills, with solid fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities.
- Systems & Reporting: Proficient in SAP, report writing, and general computer use, with good analytical abilities.
- Leadership & Communication: Able to lead meetings, facilitate continuous improvement initiatives, take ownership of operations, and train others.
- Safety & Quality Focus: Knowledge of hazardous materials and environments, with strong quality awareness and adherence to safety standards.