Job Description

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Maintenance of machinery and plant to ensure continued electrical operation and performance within a Lean Manufacturing environment. Ensure that all maintenance operations are conducted within the quality, health, and safety requirements of Nando's Feitoria.

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Minimum Requirements

Matric (Standard 10) or recognized equivalent qualification with Mathematics and Physical Science. Relevant Technical Qualification. (Mechanical) Relevant Trade certification (Mechanical/Millwright)/ QCTO Trade Certificate (Fitter/Millwright)

At least five years working experience, a strong aptitude for electrical fault finding and troubleshooting, experience in hydraulics and pneumatics, and be able to liaise effectively with suppliers for spares specifications and requirements. At least three years good working knowledge and experience in food manufacturing (FMCG/Manufacturing experience essential), as well as a good understanding of PLC's and general programming (Siemens S5/S7 preferably) would be an added advantage. Preventative and Autonomous maintenance At least five years working experience, a strong aptitude for mechanical fault finding and troubleshooting, experience in hydraulics and pneumatics, and be able to liaise effectively with suppliers for spares specifications and requirements.
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Duties and Responsibilities

Safety and Quality


Following all the Nando's Feitoria safety rules and policies. Ensure full compliance with Company Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety and Environmental requirements. Responsible for ensuring all factory hygiene activities are conducted in full compliance with Company Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety, and environmental requirements. Ensure all electrical plant and equipment is in safe condition before commencing any work on them. Carry out electrical inspections and safety checks as per OHS Act. Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures, carrying out duties following Good Manufacturing Practices, 5S practices, and assuming responsibility for hygiene and housekeeping in a specified work area. Inspect the equipment, examine broken components mechanically/electrically and carry out the necessary fault-finding and circuit testing. Responsible for administration and safety by ensuring all relevant documentation associated with the job is accurately and promptly completed.


Plant Maintenance & Operational Excellence


Maintenance of machinery and plant as a whole and specific designated individual responsible areas to ensure continued mechanical operation. To report to the Maintenance Manager any problems or faults and breakdowns occurring within the plant. To plan and discuss preventative maintenance with the Maintenance Manager. To comply with the standby schedule, safety requirements as prescribed by Nando's Feitoria and any requirements of the OHS Act that are indicated as your responsibilities by the Maintenance Manager. Has the authority to stop any machine or practice that is unsafe, or not producing quality products - in consultation with either the maintenance manager or engineering manager. To develop and improve all aspects of the production lines technically. To correctly complete work orders issued or generated by the individual, and to return them to the Maintenance Manager. (E.g. the fabrication of machinery / safety guards according to drawings, refurbishing machinery and moving parts, attending to breakdowns. To furnish the Maintenance assistant by writing in the order book and signing it with all relevant information to allow them to accurately order any spares or parts that may be required, and to follow up on progress. Complete all downtime reports as well as planned maintenance schedules for the allocated lines. This includes the planned shutdown maintenance. Strip, repair, assemble and maintain electrical / mechanical components with minimum downtime


Operational Planning and Projects


Perform routine and breakdown maintenance on various mechanical equipment, plant or buildings to minimize downtime. Ensure that relevant defects and work requests are attended to promptly to minimize downtime. Use electrical testing equipment and mechanical measuring equipment for the performance of daily tasks. Provide an electrical / mechanical service for the maintenance and operation of the production plant. Assist Electrician in creating sketches and electrical drawings if necessary (wiring panel). Decide on the most appropriate method sequence to carry out mechanical repairs as per original equipment manufacturer's requirements. Maintain high- and low-tension gear as prescribed in the maintenance schedules. Determine which spares and equipment are necessary for all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, considering lead times and delivery times to minimize outage duration. Communicate routine maintenance plans and perform the required maintenance accordingly. Clean working site and remove and load materials and tools.


Continuous Improvement


Assist maintenance manager in scheduling work and determining needs for equipment and supplies. Perform a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of production equipment and conduct preventative maintenance. * Perform skilled maintenance and repair on mechanical equipment and assist Electrician in testing and replacing circuits, coordinate emergency repairs and complete large, complex projects.