About the position
ENVIRONMENT:
A company dedicated to understanding, supporting, and empowering small business owners and entrepreneurs in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and allied industries is seeking a Field Maintenance Technician. This role requires a blend of electrical and mechanical expertise, with a strong focus on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial and automated systems. The successful candidate will work with production equipment while managing installations, maintenance tasks, and contributing to sales efforts.
DUTIES:
Machine Breakdowns & Maintenance:
- Attend to machine breakdowns promptly and efficiently.
- Provide reactive maintenance.
- Perform PPM (Planned Preventive Maintenance) to minimize future breakdowns.
Equipment Management:
- Work on a variety of production equipment
- Perform electrical and mechanical repairs, with a focus on electronics troubleshooting, including Drives, PLCs, and 3-phase systems.
Installation & Troubleshooting:
- Install equipment and systems, ensuring functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Provide fault finding skills, diagnosing complex issues and resolving them promptly.
- Repair and install equipment, both on-site and off-site.
Quality Inspections & Reporting:
- Carry out quality inspections on jobs to ensure standards are met.
- Liaise with clients and suppliers, ensuring smooth communication and support.
Leadership & Collaboration:
- Work alongside other engineers, providing leadership where required and working independently with minimal supervision.
- Train and interact with customers, ensuring effective knowledge transfer.
- Support company projects, programs, and policies.
Documentation & Reporting:
- Submit service reports, timesheets, expense reports, and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
Travel & On-Site Support:
- Travel as required for on-site work, installation, and troubleshooting tasks.
REQUIREMENTS:
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Qualification in Electrical Engineering or similar
Technical Skills:
- Solid experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance (both reactive and preventive).
- Troubleshooting skills: Excellent fault-finding ability for electrical and mechanical systems.
- Strong knowledge of PLC systems, drives, 3-phase electrical systems, and electronics repair.
- Experience working with production equipment in industries like FMCG, food, packaging, or automation.
- Pneumatic and hydraulic system repair experience.
Software & Hardware Proficiency:
- Proficiency in software and hardware, including the ability to troubleshoot and work with high-level systems and machinery.
- Competency with test equipment and hand tools for repair and diagnostics.
Communication & Leadership:
- Experience in customer interaction, providing technical support, and potentially training clients.
Other Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license for travel to various job sites.
- Independent worker: Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage tasks independently.
- A strong electro-mechanical aptitude and computer literacy are essential.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Strong communication skills for liaising with clients, suppliers, and team members.
- Leadership qualities: Ability to guide junior engineers or work autonomously.
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
COMMENTS:
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Desired Skills:
- Field
- Maintenance
- Technician
