Responsibilities:
- Ensure all packing and/or processing machines are correctly maintained and operated to meet production requirements.
- Ensure adherence to the maintenance schedules are met within given timeframes.
- Identify areas of waste and inefficiency within the production process and suggest remedies to improve yield and efficiencies.
- Minimise break downs, through pro-active maintenance practices.
- Execute all pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs before the end of each shift.
- Diagnose faults and repair machinery and equipment before break downs occur.
- Ensure that quality control standards/specifications are met during and after maintenance activities.
- Maintain good housekeeping and food safety standards in order to ensure AIB, FSSC and Safety compliance.
- Maintain safety standards through safe maintenance practices in order to avoid accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
- Uphold and maintain ISO 14001 conformance by actively supporting the site Environmental Management System in order to obtain certification.
- Carry out IPS systems procedures.
- Assist with boiler maintenance and checks as per maintenance schedules.
- Assist in fault-finding and problem-solving activities within the context and complexity of the manufacturing process in order to ensure maximum uptime and line efficiency.
- Assist and supervise on-site contractors, during installations or repairs, ensuring compliance to all company standards or policies.
Qualifications:
- Matric plus relevant Trade Qualification
- Trade Test Certificate with 5 years+ experience after being qualified.
- Literate, Numerate and Confident in the use of Panel View Computer Screens
- Working knowledge and understanding of Extruders, Mills and Roller Dryers will be advantageous.
- IPS
- Above average problem-solving skills is necessary.
- Must be able to handle and work under pressure.