Maintenance Technician
The Coca-Cola Company · Gauteng
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- Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa CCBSA has an exciting opportunity in our manufacturing department. We are looking for a talented individual with relevant skills and experience for Maintenance Technician position, which is based in Midrand.
Functional Capabilities
- Mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding and repairs
- Preventive and corrective maintenance execution
- Equipment inspections and condition monitoring
- Use of Computerised Maintenance Management System
- Reading and interpretation of technical drawings and OEM documentation
- SHEQ and GMP compliance during maintenance tasks
- Root cause analysis support and improvement participation
Key Duties & Responsibilities Key Outcomes:
Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Execution
- Execute scheduled maintenance tasks as per maintenance plans and OEM recommendations.
- Perform equipment inspections, lubrication, cleaning, and adjustments to prevent breakdowns.
- Complete corrective maintenance promptly, ensuring minimal production disruption.
Breakdown Response and Fault Diagnosis
- Respond quickly to unplanned breakdowns and faults across mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical systems.
- Troubleshoot root causes and implement effective, lasting repairs.
- Provide feedback and recommendations to prevent recurrence.
Maintenance Quality and Compliance
- Ensure work is completed according to safety, quality, food safety, and environmental standards.
- Adhere to safe work procedures, including permit-to-work and lockout/tagout requirements.
- Complete job cards accurately in CMMS with full fault details, time, and materials used.
Equipment Reliability and Performance
- Conduct condition monitoring tasks e.g., visual inspections, temperature checks, vibration alerts and escalate abnormalities.
- Support implementation of asset care initiatives such as 5S, RCA, and RCM.
- Contribute to reduction of chronic issues and equipment inefficiencies.
Collaboration and Communication
- Communicate effectively with Production, Engineering, and Stores teams regarding maintenance activities and issues.
- Assist in training and knowledge sharing across the maintenance team.
- Support the Maintenance Controller with task planning, parts identification, and improvement suggestions.
KBI
- Planned maintenance compliance rate %
- Mean Time to Repair MTTR
- First-Time Fix Rate %
- Job card closure accuracy and timeliness
- Equipment uptime and reliability %
- Safety and compliance audit outcomes
- Number of repeat breakdowns
Skills, Experience & Education Education
- Minimum: N6 Certificate with Trade Test as a Millwright
- Preferred: N6 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with Millwright Trade Certificate
Experience
- 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
- Inspection and coding
- Pasteurizer and Process
- Can Seaming
- Experience in both electrical and mechanical systems preferred especially in bottling or packaging
- Familiarity with food safety, hygiene, and SHEQ standards in a plant environment
- Previous work in a CMMS environment advantageous
Skills
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills
- Sound knowledge of gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, motors, and sensors
- Basic understanding of PLC interfaces and industrial automation systems
- Proficient in use of tools and diagnostic equipment
- Ability to read technical drawings, wiring schematics, and instruction manuals
- Skilled in root cause analysis and use of basic CI tools
- Knowledge of SHEQ, GMP, and safe maintenance practices
- Good communication, teamwork, and time management skills