Perform maintenance and repairs on various production equipment, including hydraulic presses, bending machines, cut-off machines, welding machines, and other related equipment.
Conduct fault finding and troubleshooting on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, diagnosing issues and implementing appropriate solutions.
Read and interpret technical drawings related to hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
Demonstrate sound knowledge of screw compressors, overhead cranes, and mechanical components (bearings, seals, shafts, sprockets, etc.).
Apply strong electrical knowledge to handle electrical maintenance and repairs.
Possess a solid understanding of PLC systems, programming, and troubleshooting.
Utilise computer literacy skills for equipment maintenance documentation and other related tasks.
Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all safety protocols.
Perform preventative maintenance as required for facilities, buildings, grounds, tools and equipment.
Identify and report potential problems related to facilities, buildings, grounds, tools and equipment to Facilities management.
Identify and report problems with mechanical and electrical systems and operational equipment to Facilities management.
Prepare and maintain maintenance and repair logs and records.
Anticipate and identify possible machine reliability problems, taking appropriate actions to ensure manufacturing process continuity.
Facilitate problem-solving processes; provide inputs/suggestions to the Maintenance Foreman for continuous improvement.
Record and analyse breakdown trends per machine using a maintenance system to motivate equipment improvement or purchases.
Render support on ad hoc projects e.g. renovate and refurbish machines/installations and commission to optimise process flow.
Maintenance Performance Analysis and Reporting.
Planning and ensuring equipment maintenance on equipment and planned maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified Millwright with relevant trade certification.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
Strong knowledge and experience in fault finding and troubleshooting in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Strong ability to read and understand drawings for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
Sound knowledge of screw compressors, overhead cranes, and mechanical components.
Solid understanding of electrical systems and PLCs.
Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the processing industry, is beneficial.
Must be fluent in Afrikaans for the Dutch language similarities.
Salary: This role is based on €3909 per month, in accordance with IND regulations. Please check the IND website for age preferences towards salary requirements to avoid disappointment.