Maintenance Technician -Kraaifontein

CHEP · Western Cape

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Job Description Key Responsibilities May Include:

  • Perform hands-on fault diagnosis and repair of plant equipment, resolving issues efficiently to minimize operational downtime and maintain productivity.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to schedule and execute preventive and breakdown maintenance activities, ensuring timely repairs and maintenance.
  • Manage spare parts inventory to guarantee stock availability, preventing delays in maintenance tasks and ensuring smooth operations.
  • Conduct regular inspections of machinery and equipment, documenting all maintenance activities, repairs, and downtime for tracking and reporting purposes.
  • Lead and manage capital projects, including coordination with contractors, ensuring schedules are met, and controlling related expenditures to ensure project success.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards by fostering a zero-harm environment, maintaining adherence to corporate safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide technical expertise and support during equipment installation and acceptance testing, ensuring new systems meet operational standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety, cost efficiency, product quality, and service delivery through the application of best maintenance practices and process optimization.
  • We are looking for a technically strong and safety-focused Maintenance Technician to join our Operations team in Kraaifontein and play a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and plant performance. If you're passionate about engineering excellence and thrive in a fast-paced operational environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

  • Drive preventative and corrective maintenance activities across the plant.
  • Ensure machinery and equipment operate safely and efficiently.
  • Minimize downtime through effective troubleshooting and maintenance planning.
  • Provide technical leadership and support to Technical Operatives.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and the OHS Act.
  • Manage maintenance spares, repairs, and workshop requirements.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve reliability and operational performance.

What We're Looking For

  • Qualified Millwright.
  • Minimum N4 qualification.
  • Minimum 5 years' plant maintenance experience.
  • Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
  • Ability to work effectively in a shift-based operation

Advantageous Experience

  • PLC maintenance.
  • Siemens, Allen Bradley, Delta or Festo systems.
  • Robotics experience, including YASKAWA.
  • Experience leading teams within a unionized environment
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