Job Summary: 

Developing maintenance procedures and ensuring implementation. Carrying out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues. Checking and upkeep of electrical and mechanical systems of machinery to ensure functionality

Minimum Qualifications and experience:

Millwright / N dip in Mechanical engineering / Electrical engineering

Proven experience as a maintenance foreman

Minimum 5 years’ maintenance experience

Minimum 5 years’ Manufacturing / Automotive Environment experience

Sound knowledge and experience with PLC’s Drives, Servo Motors, compressors, generators and hydraulics

Good knowledge and problem-solving ability for both mechanical and electrical problems

Project management

Computer Literate – MS Office

Experience with CMMS

Plastics Injection Moulding Plant Experience

Electroplating experience (added advantage)

Minimum Job Requirements:

Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation

Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues

Check electrical and mechanical systems of machinery across the site to ensure functionality

Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities

Allocate workload and supervise upkeep staff

Manage and Control Plant Engineering budgets and expenses

Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary

Manage relationships with contractors and service providers

Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities

Ensure health and safety policies are complied with 

Ensure efficient and effective plant maintenance

Identify and implement Planned maintenance schedules for various facilities within the plants.

Allocating priority with regards to breakdown to ensure high machine uptime.

Ensure adequate stock holding of critical spares in the event of a breakdown/planned maintenance.

Manage, enforce and promote health, environmental awareness and safe working conditions which meets regulatory requirements and PPE compliance to reduce the risk of injury.

Ensure auditory requirements are met for TS 16949 / ISO 18001 / ISO 14001

Ensure department KPA’s are up to date

Develop a multi-skilled team – Train and develop associates to meet departmental goals 

Set objectives, goals and strategy to support company goals

Manage Projects: Identify requirements and parameters for each individual project to reach set timing.

Identify project timing and ensure this is maintained.

Manage on-site contractors and suppliers to keep up visual appearances and operational.