It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doingOperate, maintain, repair and optimise plant and associated equipment to ensure plant availability, cost, safety and product quality.### **WHAT YOU WILL DO:**### ### ### Operational Support* Provide specialist mechanical support to shift-based production and operations teams to ensure reliable plant performance.* Assist with fault finding and problem-solving activities, acting as a technical resource when complex mechanical issues arise.* Support continuous improvement initiatives through practical mechanical input and equipment optimisation.### Breakdown & Running Repairs* Carry out mechanical repairs on production and plant equipment during operations to minimise downtime.* Respond promptly to equipment failures, ensuring safe isolation, repair, and return to service.* Perform repairs to a high standard, focusing on durability, reliability, and long-term performance.### Planned & Preventative Maintenance### Equipment Performance & OEE* Ensure mechanical maintenance activities support maximum equipment availability and operational efficiency.* Contribute to achieving OEE targets through proactive maintenance and effective breakdown prevention.* Identify recurring mechanical failures and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.### Housekeeping, Safety & Compliance### Reporting & Administration* Complete maintenance reports, job cards, and fault logs accurately and timeously.* Provide clear feedback to engineering and production teams regarding equipment condition, repairs, and improvement opportunities.* Support maintenance record keeping enabling effective planning and performance analysis.## Special Requirements* Physically capable of performing hands-on mechanical work in an industrial plant environment.* Willing and able to work shifts, standby, callouts, and overtime as operationally required.## Core Competencies* Mechanical maintenance systems and procedures* Adherence to engineering and maintenance standards* Qualified and trade-tested Fitter* Knowledge of high-speed manufacturing and packaging machinery## General Technical Competencies* Solid understanding of production machinery and mechanical equipment* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability* High numeracy skills with the ability to perform accurate measurements and calculations* Competence in fault diagnosis, component fitting, alignment, and mechanical assembly**WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:**## Experience & Qualifications* NTC 3 with Mathematics and Science* Trade Tested Fitter* Approximately 5 years functional experience in mechanical fitting* Approximately 1 year experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment## Personal Attributes* Effective communication and interpersonal skills* Strong team player within a multi-functional maintenance environment* Commitment to continuous learning and skills development* Proactive, solution-driven approach to maintenance challenges* Strong logical and diagnostic mindset when troubleshooting under pressure* Reliable and flexible with respect to standby, callouts, and overtime requirements#LI-KM3In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.* Participate in maintenance planning and scheduling meetings, contributing technical insight and improvement suggestions.* Execute planned, preventative, and predictive mechanical maintenance tasks in line with maintenance strategies.* Assist in developing, updating, and improving maintenance routines to enhance equipment reliability and lifespan.* Operate in a safe manner at all times in accordance with safety, health, and environmental requirements.* Identify unsafe conditions or practices and take corrective action or escalate concerns where required.* Maintain high standards of housekeeping within work areas, ensuring tools, spares, and equipment are properly managed.
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