Group Leader Maintenance

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Group Leader Maintenance at MA Automotive Tool and Die. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the day-to-day administration and coordination within the Maintenance department, overseeing all shift leaders, and providing leadership, coaching, and training to shift leaders, technicians, and specialists in robotics and PLC Systems. **What you will do** * Be responsible for the day-to-day administration and co-ordinating functions within the Maintenance department. * Be responsible for all shift leaders. * Lead, Coach and train shift leaders, technicians, and specialists on both robotics & PLC Systems. * Achieve an MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) of less than 20 minutes for all subordinates. * Ensure Downtime Feedback is less than 1 Day and achieves a minimum 95% completion rate for all subordinates. * Ensure Works Orders / PM closeout within 7 Days. * Maintain equipment downtime at less than 5%. * Complete Downtime analysis weekly, including Root cause analysis. * Achieve an MTTF (Mean Time To Failure) of more than 24 hours for all equipment. * Identify UA/UC (Unsafe Acts/Unsafe Conditions) as per company requirements and fix identified issues within the required time. * Manage and accurately book overtime for subordinates and ensure weekly overtime does not exceed legal limits. * Ensure all pre-shift and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) inspections are completed timeously. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Knowledge and Skills:** * Technical technique, good welding and Bosch system technology. * Fault finding and robots repair and maintenance Kuka ABB. * Manufacturing processes BMW V8 and stamp ware. * Basic understanding of quality systems. * Fault finding and maintenance presses / hydraulic fault finding. * Problem solving 5why and root cause analysis. * Communication. * Read electronic drawings. * Read hydraulic / pneumatic drawings. * **Minimum Requirements:** * NQF Educational level N6/ Diploma/Degree/ Trade. * Educational qualification: Technical Diploma or Mechatronics. * Minimum 5 years’ experience as a millwright in the electrical field within an Automotive environment. * Extensive working knowledge of ABB and Kuka Robot, TIA Portal, PLC Programming Siemens, S7, Festo, BMW V8 standard and stamp ware. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess a Technical Diploma or Mechatronics qualification (NQF N6/ Diploma/Degree/ Trade equivalent) and a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a millwright in the electrical field within an Automotive environment. They should have extensive working knowledge of ABB and Kuka Robots, TIA Portal, PLC Programming Siemens, S7, Festo, BMW V8 standard, and stamp ware. Ideal applicants will also demonstrate strong technical skills in welding, Bosch systems, fault finding in robots, presses, and hydraulics, alongside experience in manufacturing processes (BMW V8 and stamp ware), quality systems, and problem-solving methodologies like 5why and root cause analysis. The role requires someone capable of leading, coaching, and training a team, and achieving specific performance targets related to repair times, downtime, and maintenance completion. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/group-leader-maintenance-ma-automotive-tool-die-pty-ltd Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• PLC programming
• Welding

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