Tiger Brands Artisan Electrician Vacancy Post
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Job Overview
As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining engineering equipment to world-class standards, providing technical support, and ensuring plant integrity. Your expertise will contribute to minimizing downtime, optimizing equipment performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities For The Tiger Brands Artisan Electrician
Operational Support & Troubleshooting
Provide specialist technical support to the shift-based teams during operations.
Assist in problem-solving and fault diagnosis on electrical and mechanical systems.
Perform routine and emergency repairs on plant machinery and electrical equipment.
Maintenance & Equipment Optimization
Execute planned maintenance to ensure optimal plant availability (>95%).
Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Maximize performance on all equipment while reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
Maintain and update equipment registers, including safety compliance documentation.
Technical Support & Compliance
Provide technical support to machine operators to improve operational efficiency.
Ensure all electrical, instrumentation, and pneumatic systems are in optimal working condition.
Compile and update electrical schedules for the plant.
Input and print job cards and stores requisitions using the planned maintenance system.
Health, Safety, & Housekeeping
Operate in a safe manner at all times, adhering to company safety standards.
Identify and correct unsafe work practices to ensure a safe working environment.
Participate in safety audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Educational & Certification Requirements:
N3 Technical Qualification (minimum) with Matric (Maths & Science).
Electrical Trade Test Certification (recognized qualification).
Knowledge of maintenance systems and engineering standards.
Experience & Technical Competencies:
5-10 years of electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred).
Experience with high-speed packaging machinery.
Exposure to PLC systems, preferably Siemens S7.
Hands-on experience with AC drives and sequential control systems.
Familiarity with Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably DMS.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
Instrumentation and pneumatic experience is a must.
Additional Requirements:
Willingness to work shifts, be on standby, and work overtime as required.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a logical, diagnostic approach.
Ability to work proactively and independently while maintaining high standards.
Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills to drive long-term operational success.
Why Join Us?
Work with state-of-the-art machinery and cutting-edge technology.
Be part of a high-performance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
Commitment to employee training and development.
If you’re ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, apply today and become a key player in our engineering and maintenance team!