Job Description
We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support the Factory Engineer in providing a technical service in terms of processing and production, by driving continuous improvement, preventive and breakdown maintenance.
Key Accountabilities
- Effective running of plant machinery and equipment
- Take an active part in any alterations and modifications on equipment or installations with superiors. This also applies to any new installations or relocations of machinery or lines
- Assist in the documentation and recording of any installations and / or alterations effected
- Take an active part in electrical and mechanical overhauls, alterations, and installations of machinery and equipment
- Take an active part in the regular inspection and testing of electrical, mechanical, compressed air, and any other installations to ensure safe and efficient use of these services
- Test related equipment and machinery after repair for efficiency and ensure proper running
- Support the Production department in training personnel, setting up the production lines, and improving equipment to give better efficiency and / or higher quality to the end product
- Perform breakdown maintenance when and were required
- Support in the repair of portable tools as required
- Construct and manufacture any electrical and mechanical items as required
- Adherence to procedures in line with Company standards
- Ensure that all safety guards and other safety features on equipment and machinery are installed and subsequently operational to safeguard the employees using machinery
- Responsible for the safe keeping of equipment assigned
- Maintains quality services by establishing and enforcing organization standards
- Ensure correct procedures when taking necessary parts from stores
- Ensure that PPE is worn according to the task being performed
- Effective communication between departments and efficient internal support
- Share relevant information, ideas and insights
- Build and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders
- Liaise with Production in discussing optimal ways to execute preventive plans while highlighting any related concerns
- Communicate and liaise with all stakeholders to ensure sufficient spare parts
- Ensure the communication and handover during change of shift
- Effective team leadership
- Take responsibility in the absence of the Senior Technician
- Motivate, delegate and empower personnel to take responsibility and display appropriate creativity and initiative
- Performance benchmarks are met – per individual
- Effective teamwork and alignment with Company values
- Drive and instil company values
- Drive own learning and development
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
- Handle stress in ways that do not negatively impact others
- Flag and debate issues constructively (be solution–focused)
- Be proactive in sharing, debating and communicating learning
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Education
- MCAST – BTEC diploma / HND Engineering (MQF 4/5)
- Wireman’s electrical license A and B would be considered as an asset
- Experience
- 2 years’ experience in a Food / Pharmaceutical / Chemical manufacturing working environment
- Skills
- Technical insight in a complex manufacturing environment
- Experienced with GMP, ISO Standards, Safe Food Handling, HACCP practices and HSE guidelines
- Continuous Improvement experience / certification highly desirable
- Ability to show track record of improving production, and solving problems
- Competencies
- Mechanical reasoning
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Drive for results
- Adaptability
- Rule orientation
- Teamwork
- Verbal and written communication
- Process engineering and systems agility
- Safety, security and quality orientation
- Knowledge sharing
- Leading by example
