Mechanical Technician

• Electrical and Mechanical trouble-shooting
• Electro-mechanical repairs to high-speed, PLC-controlled plant, handling and packaging equipment, also pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
• Input to and carry out Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Routines
• Support Production Team in achieving targets
• Closely monitor line and machine performance and intervene on line as soon as any deterioration in performance occurs
• To be observant & work off your own initiative when a fault is detected & to take action based on your best judgment on whether to effect immediate repair or not
• To keep clean any areas in which you are working, including any transit areas to and from the workshop, including the workshop and stores
• Co-operate and participate fully in training and development in cross-skilling and other job-related competencies
• Update the maintenance management system (CMMS), records of all changes, stores transactions made and work carried out
• Troubleshooting using PLC Programs

Education / Work Experience :

• Trades Qualified Electrical with strong Mechanical knowledge.
• Minimum of 5 yrs experience within a maintenance environment, ideally food/beverage.
• Working knowledge of packing machines
• Excellent trouble shooting skills.
• Ability to work on own initative.
• Must have excellent English including technicial English.