Maintenance Technician Mechanical

MAIN PURPOSE

The Job holder is responsible for the mechanical maintenance in our production plant and is directly reporting to the Operations Manager.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Service and maintain machines on site
  • Ensures preventive maintenance is performed
  • Ensures machine breakdowns are repaired
  • Ensures current and accurate record of maintenance
  • Ensures all relevant manufacturer modifications and updates are performed/installed
• Ensure a spare part warehouse
  • Maintains good housekeeping
  • Ensures availability of spare parts

• Manage contractors on site
• Ensure all team members understand and follow company policies and procedures
• Guide Team
  • Ensure team works together as efficiently as possible
  • Assess training needs of team and ensure execution of training plan
  • Ensure staff are brought in to cover absenteeism and holidays
  • Perform annual Performance Evaluation
  • Enable the cascade of the company identity
• Ensure all HSE requirements are met, at all times.
• Demonstrate the company identity through your own behaviour.
• Include best practices in all processes.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric 
• N3 Mechanical Qualification 
• Having passed the Trade test 
• 3 years' post apprentice experience in plant maintenance in a manufacturing environment. 

ALPLA CORE COMPETENCIES VALUED:

• Communication – Clear, professional, and effective in verbal and written interactions.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Builds relationships, supports colleagues, and works toward shared goals.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making – Identifies problems, analyse data and finds solutions
• Accountability & Resilience – Remains flexible and composed in a fast-paced environment
• Ethical Conduct & Integrity – Acts with honesty and adheres to Alpla policies and standards
• Continuous Learning & Development – Continuously develops skills and knowledge, and embraces feedback