Senior Artisan

1 week ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year

Job Purpose

To fulfill duties of the Plant and Engineering functions of the site maintenance team.

Carrying out repairs and maintenance to the electrical and mechanical assets as well as

plant settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and adjust, when necessary, plant set points to ensure effective and efficient running of plants.
  • Inspection of all electrical and mechanical equipment on site.
  • Monitor and inspect plant for potential and existing defects.
  • Carrying out of scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Fault finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Installation and project work as required.
  • Carrying out of scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical
  • equipment.
  • Fault finding and repairs on electrical equipment.
  • Installation and project work as required.
  • Fault finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Perform standby on a rotational basis.
  • Work overtime as a result of breakdowns and planned maintenance when required.
  • Check report books daily and liaise with Maintenance Manager on action to be taken on reported defects.
  • Report any defects noticed while performing normal functions.
  • Perform breakdown functions on electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Liaise with cross functional teams to achieve quality, delivery, safety and production requirements.
  • Lead a team of artisans and artisan assistants to achieve production requirement through machine availability

Experience & Qualifications

  • Matric with appropriate engineering qualifications
  • Relevant Trade Test qualification (Red Seal Fitter, Electrician or Millwright) is essential
  • Minimum 5-year experience in FMCG manufacturing environment specifically in a
    diaper or sanitary pad
    manufacturing facility post qualification
  • Minimum of 2 years leadership / junior management experience.
  • Hands on knowledge of PLC and servo systems
  • Experience with variable speed drives, pneumatic, electrical, instrumentation and mechanical drive systems.
  • Experience with electrical power distribution (medium and low voltage)
  • Knowledge of safety checks on mechanical equipment in accordance with OHSA
  • Maintenance planning and reporting on daily, weekly and monthly machine availability and efficiencies.

Skills & Competencies

  • Planning and organizing skills
  • Ability to function within a team
  • Computer skills with a proficiency in MS Office
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to read drawings
  • Assist with other jobs that may reasonably be required within the maintenance department
  • Ability to work outside electrical/mechanical boundary
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Working Conditions

  • Ability to work outside normal working hours (shift work on a rotational basis)
  • Required to work overtime as a result of breakdowns and planned maintenance when required
  • Relocation to be provided to candidates outside of KwaZulu-Natal

"Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity and transformation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability"

  • Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Durban University of Technology Full time R250 000 - R400 000 per year

    Technician Minimum requirementsA Bachelor's or equivalent Technical Qualification in Industrial Engineering (NQF 7) or closely relatedAt least 3 years of technical/professional experience.Additional requirementsArtisan / Machinist experience with Hydraulic machines / Lathe machine/ Automated Factory Programmable Manufacturing cell/ equipment.Primary...

  • Facilities Supervisor

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Nedbank Full time R1 200 000 - R1 800 000 per year

    *Job Requisition Details*Talent Aquisition Contact - Michelle ThabetheRequisition ID: 141305Location: KZN - Umhlanga Park Square (on-site)Job FamilyAdministration, Operations and FacilitiesCareer StreamFacilitiesLeadership PipelineManage OthersJob PurposeTo provide value adding property service for customers and staff in order to create a great place to work...

  • Artisan Senior Maintenance

    2 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Artisan Senior Maintenance Apply for the Artisan Senior Maintenance role at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd. Job Description At Premier, we recruit and invest in our employees for the long term. We believe that our growth depends on us having the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. We have a high-performance environment that attracts...

  • Senior Artisan

    2 days ago

    Durban, South Africa Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Direct message the job poster from Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd Talent Acquisition | Global Recruiter | Graduate Recruitment | Talent Management | HR Operations | People & Culture Job Purpose To fulfill duties of the Plant and Engineering functions of the site maintenance team. Carrying out repairs and maintenance to the electrical and mechanical assets as well as...

  • Artisan Senior Maintenance

    2 weeks ago

    Durban (Jacobs), South Africa Premier Full time R90 000 - R120 000 per year

    Job DescriptionAt Premier, we recruit and invest in our employees for the long term. We believe that our growth depends on us having the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. We have a high-performance environment that attracts like-minded people who want to be their best every day and in doing so we grow together. The Senior Maintenance...

  • Senior Artisan

    2 hours ago

    Durban, South Africa Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Job Purpose To fulfill duties of the Plant and Engineering functions of the site maintenance team. Carrying out repairs and maintenance to the electrical and mechanical assets as well as plant settings. Key Responsibilities Monitor and adjust, when necessary, plant set points to ensure effective and efficient running of plants. Inspection of all electrical...

  • Lead Maintenance Artisan

    2 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd Full time

    A leading FMCG company in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an Artisan Senior Maintenance professional to oversee the maintenance of electrical and mechanical assets in their manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fast-paced environments, strong leadership qualities, and relevant engineering qualifications. This full-time position...

  • Packing Supervisor Durban

    4 days ago

    Durban, South Africa 121talent Pty Ltd Full time

    Supervisor (Packing Plant) Our client, a leading Manufacturing / Production company based in Durban, is looking to fill the position of Supervisor (Packing Plant). Purpose of the Role: Reporting to the Production Manager, the incumbent will be required to ensure planning, supervision and leadership of the shift, and safe operation of the production process...

  • Warehouse Sales Consultant

    4 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa Lovemore Bros (Pty) Ltd Full time

    About Lovemore Bros Lovemore Bros is Southern Africa’s premier Machinery Logistics and Industrial Projects company, delivering precision, reliability, and performance in every move since 1989. With over 35 years of hands‑on experience, we specialise in machine moving, rigging, abnormal transport, heavy lifting, warehousing, and industrial packing. Our...

  • Warehouse Sales Consultant

    3 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa Lovemore Bros (Pty) Ltd Full time

    About Lovemore Bros Lovemore Bros is Southern Africa's premier Machinery Logistics and Industrial Projects company, delivering precision, reliability, and performance in every move since With over 35 years of hands‑on experience, we specialise in machine moving, rigging, abnormal transport, heavy lifting, warehousing, and industrial packing. Our operations...

  • Technical Training Officer: Mechanical

    3 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa Sappi Full time

    Technical Training Officer: Mechanical We are hiring! At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique...

  • Superintendent: Electrical

    3 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa Sappi Full time

    Superintendent: Electrical & Instruments At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who...