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Engineering - Engineering Management Port Elizabeth FULL TIME Job Summary Requirements: * Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4) * Trade Test Qualification – Electrician or Millwright (NQF 5) * Up to 3 years’ electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment * Computer literacy in MS Office, SAP, ERP systems, and maintenance systems * Knowledge of relevant maintenance practices, methodologies, SOPs, and engineering standards * Knowledge of housekeeping and safety principles * Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills * Good planning, organising, verbal, and written communication skills * Ability to work independently and under pressure * Proactive, resilient, flexible, and action-oriented approach * Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills Responsibilities: Repairs and Breakdown Maintenance * Diagnose the root causes of electrical and equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions * Perform electrical repairs efficiently to minimise equipment downtime and prevent further damage * Ensure equipment operates optimally in accordance with relevant technical, engineering, and manufacturing standards * Support Production by proactively identifying and resolving process-related equipment issues * Perform maintenance and repairs in accordance with approved production schedules * Ensure all maintenance job cards are accurately completed and closed out on Shop Ware * Provide timely reports to the Maintenance Supervisor on repairs, downtime, production support, and outstanding maintenance issues * Maintain a complete and accurate maintenance paper trail and ensure product quality standards are upheld Preventative and Predictive Maintenance * Perform first-off inspections and daily equipment checks following process or equipment changes * Conduct routine preventative and predictive maintenance inspections * Identify potential equipment failures and defects before they result in breakdowns * Diagnose equipment conditions and perform the necessary maintenance interventions * Coordinate maintenance activities with Supervisors and Production to minimise disruption to production * Ensure the availability of required parts and components before executing planned maintenance * Report abnormal or out-of-the-ordinary equipment conditions to the Maintenance Supervisor * Provide timely feedback on equipment condition, maintenance activities, and potential failures Training and Development…
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