Overview
Shift Technician; FMCG Jobs in Pretoria, South Africa at AtripleA Recruitment & Temps
Position: Shift Technician (FMCG)
Our client in the FMCG industry is looking to hire a Shift Technician.
Duties and responsibilities
· Ensure full functionality and utilization of all machinery in and around the facility
· Execute planned; preventative; and emergency maintenance with the required urgency and precision
· Test, calibrate, install, repair, and inspect manufacturing equipment and monitoring devices
· Install electrical conduit, pull, and terminate wiring.
· Install, repair, and maintain assorted plant control and process monitoring instrumentation. This includes; electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and micro-processor-based control and monitoring systems.
· Ability to use test and calibration equipment to calibrate transmitters and control loops.
· Ability to use computer and related computer software to program controllers and analyse control loops.
· Overhaul spare/old machinery to ensure availability for the occurrence of breakdowns
· Install and maintain drive systems such as variable frequency drives and DC drives
· Assist in cost reduction with regards to replacement and/or maintenance costs related to all machines
· Perform electrical and mechanical overhauls
· Perform rewiring of electrical machinery when necessary and to effect continuous improvement
· Overhaul spare/old machinery to ensure availability for the occurrence of breakdowns
· Ensure correct and timely installation and setup of new machines
· Assist Production Team where necessary
· Assist QA Team where necessary and with audit requirements
· Perform any reasonable tasks required by Plant Engineer or Assistant Plan Engineer
Requirements
· Ability to work effectively and offer valuable contributions in a fast-paced high pressure working
· environment.
· Interact effectively with associates at all organizational levels.
· Ability to apply problem solving tools (5-Why / DMAIC’s / 4M etc.)
· Ability conduct troubleshooting and QFR
· Ability to conduct machine diagnosis and maintenance
· Good computer skills required.
· Good English communication skills (both written and verbal).
· Read and process written information with the expected degree of accuracy for the position.
· Demonstrate good organizational and time management skills.
· Take initiatives and be self-motivated.
· Electrical / Mechatronics Trade Test or Millwright Trade Test with good electrical/PLC experience
· Minimum 2 years’ experience in FMCG environment (Bakery preferred)
· Proficiency with multiple brands of automation hardware
· Knowledge of safe working procedures in an FMCG facility
Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions
· Ability to work in a plant environment for extended periods of time
· Able to work in elevated temperature/high humidity, high flour dust environment
· Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time
Title: Shift Technician; FMCG
Company: AtripleA Recruitment & Temps
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
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