Maintenance Artisan

Preventive and Planned Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment, including CNC machines, conveyors, robotics, presses, welding machines and automated assembly lines.

• Inspect machinery for wear, alignment, lubrication and operational efficiency.

• Complete maintenance activities according to maintenance schedules, OEM specifications and standard operating procedures.

• Identify potential equipment failures and implement preventive measures.

• Ensure equipment reliability and optimal production performance.

Breakdown and Corrective Maintenance

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults on manufacturing equipment.

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.

• Troubleshoot and repair production machinery to restore operational efficiency.

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce maintenance-related interruptions.

Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance

• Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, pumps, valves, sensors, control panels and PLC-controlled systems.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams.

• Perform basic PLC fault-finding, including inputs, outputs, sensors and actuators.

• Troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.

• Perform mechanical adjustments, equipment repairs and component replacements.

Production Support

• Work closely with production teams to ensure continuous manufacturing operations.

• Assist with machine setup, changeovers and equipment commissioning.

• Support the installation and implementation of new or modified production equipment.

• Ensure machinery operates within required quality, performance and safety parameters.

• Provide technical assistance to production personnel when required.

Health, Safety and Quality Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and workplace safety regulations.

• Follow lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures during maintenance activities.

• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment in accordance with 5S principles.

• Support compliance with automotive quality standards, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

• Identify and report potential safety hazards, near misses and incidents.

• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and according to company procedures.

Maintenance Documentation and Reporting

• Record all maintenance activities accurately on the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Complete maintenance job cards, inspection reports and equipment maintenance logs.

• Maintain accurate records of equipment breakdowns, repairs and preventive maintenance activities.

• Provide feedback on equipment condition, recurring faults and improvement opportunities.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean Manufacturing.

• Recommend equipment upgrades and improvements to increase reliability and efficiency.

• Identify opportunities to optimise spare parts usage and reduce maintenance costs.

• Support energy efficiency and operational cost-reduction initiatives.

• Assist with improving maintenance procedures and equipment performance.