Mechanical Artisan
Full-time
Merand Corbett & Associates
Qualification details
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Recognised Mechanical Trade Test (Fitter, Fitter & Turner, Millwright or equivalent)
- N3 Mechanical Engineering or higher
- 3–5 years post-trade experience in FMCG, food, beverage, packaging, or manufacturing environments.
- Experience working on automated production and packaging equipment.
- Experience with pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, pneumatic systems, and process equipment.
- High-care food manufacturing experience advantageous.
- Mechanical fault finding
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Pumps and valves
- Bearings and power transmission systems
- Welding and fabrication basics
- Preventative maintenance techniques
- Equipment alignment and installation
- Reading engineering drawings
- Root cause analysis
- Perform preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on production and packaging lines.
- Maintain pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, motors, valves, pipework, fillers, cappers, and processing equipment.
- Conduct inspections and equipment condition monitoring.
- Support changeovers, equipment setup, and production start-ups.
- Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment.
- Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, and food safety requirements.
- Complete maintenance documentation and job cards accurately.
- Maintain workshop standards and housekeeping
- Equipment Uptime & Reliability
- Breakdown Response Time
- Planned Maintenance Completion
- Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
- Safety Compliance
- Food Safety & GMP Compliance
- Maintenance Cost Control
- Root Cause Problem Solving
- Documentation Accuracy
- Continuous Improvement Participation
- Follow company policy in line with legislation, best practice and organisational objectives
- Excellent communication skills
- Work well with all people from different backgrounds–easy to do business with!
- Excellent planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail
- Problem-solving ability
- Flexibility to meet business needs
- High level of self-awareness
- Team player
- Willingness to learn. Adaptability. Confidence. Resilience. Optimism. Agility. Calmness. Considerate.
*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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