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Maintenance Specialist

1 week ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa West Coast Personnel Full time

Job Description:

Maintenance Specialist - Manufacturing and Operations

Company Overview:

West Coast Personnel is a leading provider of recruitment services, specializing in placing skilled professionals in various industries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilities Management: Oversee the maintenance schedule for the factory to ensure seamless operations.
  • Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Improvement Suggester: Identify areas for improvement in planned maintenance and suggest cost-effective solutions.
  • Maintenance Execution: Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks as required, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Contractor Oversight: Manage external contractors responsible for calibration and other specialized tasks.
  • Daily Setup: Conduct daily machine set-ups to meet production goals, optimizing output and efficiency.
  • Breakdown Resolution: Handle job cards, breakdowns, fault-finding, and repairs promptly, minimizing disruptions.
  • Reporting and Documentation: Update maintenance records and reports accurately, providing valuable insights for management.
  • Electrical Modifications: Optimize production through electrical modifications, improving overall efficiency.
  • Spare Parts Management: Manage spare parts inventory and advise on needed replacements, reducing unnecessary expenses.
  • Sourcing: Source spare parts and secure quotations from reliable suppliers.
  • Equipment Commissioning: Commission and validate equipment, ensuring it meets quality standards.
  • General Maintenance: Handle general building maintenance tasks, including effluent treatment and health and safety responsibilities.
  • Representative Role: Act as a Health & Safety Representative, promoting a safe working environment.
  • Spill Team Support: Support the Spill Team in handling spills and other emergencies.
  • Electrical Support: Provide electrical support to Sales Reps, enhancing their capabilities.
  • Reporting: Prepare and submit monthly SHEQ reports, highlighting key performance indicators.
  • Training: Train others to enhance skills, promoting knowledge sharing and development.
  • Downtime Reduction: Reduce downtime through root cause analysis, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Audit Compliance: Maintain compliance for audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Project Management: Manage contractors and projects efficiently, meeting deadlines and budgets.
  • Regulatory Adherence: Follow Health and Safety laws and company policies, upholding a culture of safety.

Personal Attributes:

  • Excellent Communication: Possess excellent communication and coordination skills, facilitating effective teamwork.
  • Timely Results: Deliver accurate and timely results, meeting expectations and deadlines.
  • Team Player: Demonstrate independence and team player qualities, contributing to a collaborative work environment.
  • Pressure Handling: Handle pressure well, maintaining composure under challenging circumstances.
  • Self-Motivation: Be positive and self-motivated, driving personal and team success.
  • Honesty and Reliability: Display honesty and reliability, earning trust from colleagues and management.
  • Strong Leadership: Exemplify strong leadership skills, inspiring others to excel.
  • Attention to Detail: Show attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Certification: Hold a Grade 12 certificate, demonstrating a solid educational foundation.
  • Trade Test: Complete a Millwright Trade Test, showcasing technical expertise.
  • Manufacturing Experience: Accumulate experience in manufacturing, applying knowledge in real-world settings.
  • Troubleshooting: Develop electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, resolving complex issues efficiently.
  • Pneumatic Knowledge: Gain knowledge of pneumatics and electro-pneumatics, applying this understanding in practice.
  • Pump and Motor Repair: Acquire skills in pump and motor repairs, ensuring machinery operates optimally.
  • PLC Knowledge: Possess basic PLC knowledge, applying this skill in various contexts.
  • Instrumentation and Calibration: Understand instrumentation and calibration procedures, ensuring accuracy and precision.
  • Building Maintenance: Familiarize yourself with building maintenance tasks, including structural repairs and renovations.
  • Tool Proficiency: Develop proficiency with hand and electrical tools, using these skills effectively in maintenance tasks.
  • ISO 9001: Have familiarity with ISO 9001, applying its principles in your work.

Computer Skills:

  • MS Office: Possess intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), applying software skills in various contexts.