Maintenance Lead
Engineering - Engineering Management Midrand PART TIME Job Summary Requirements: * Matric or relevant trade qualification (Mechanical/Electrical) * 4-6 years of experience in industrial maintenance, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team lead role * Experience in food/snack manufacturing environments * Proficient with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, PLCs, and electrical troubleshooting * Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food safety compliance * Fault finding is essential Key Responsibilities: 1 .Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting * Lead the maintenance and repair of equipment, including but not limited to - conveyors (belt & bucket), air compressors, seasoning machines, packaging machines, puffing machines, mixing machines, multi-head weighers, and forklifts * Respond quickly to machine breakdowns and coordinate timely repair to minimize production downtime * Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes for recurring issues 2. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance * Execute and improve the preventive maintenance program across all shifts * Monitor equipment performance data and initiate predictive maintenance when trends indicate potential failures * Maintain detailed logs and documentation of all maintenance work performed 3. Team Leadership & Coordination * Supervise and mentor maintenance technicians, including assigning tasks, providing technical guidance, and evaluating performance * Plan shift rosters to ensure full coverage of maintenance needs during production * Ensure compliance with safety, food hygiene, and regulatory standards at all times 4. Spare Parts & Tools Management * Ensure availability of critical spare parts and tools and raise procurement requests as needed * Monitor usage and work with the Maintenance Manager to optimize inventory levels and control costs 5. Collaboration with Production & Quality Teams * Work closely with production supervisors to prioritize maintenance activities based on production schedules * Collaborate with quality assurance to ensure that maintenance activities support food safety requirements 6. Reporting & Compliance * Report maintenance KPIs (Downtime, MTTR, PM completion rate, etc.) to the Maintenance Manager weekly * Ensure all safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hygiene practices are strictly followed Express Employment Professionals Midrand Recruiter
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