JOB PURPOSE

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

a)      Follow all safety regulations and best practices to ensure a safe working environment.

b)      Participate in safety training and contribute to the development of safety procedures.

c)       Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and extend the lifespan of equipment

d)      Manage systems and equipment data storage and maintain high level of standards and accuracy.

e)       Evaluate and recommend upgrades or modifications to improve equipment performance and efficiency.

f)        Monitor and manage inventory levels of spare parts and maintenance supplies

g)      To ensure periodic inspection and testing of utility systems such as transformers, electrical control systems, power generators and air compressors.

h)      To prepare calibration schedules and ensure routine calibration and maintenance requirements of a variety of gauges, test machines, torquing tools and wrenches are undertaken.

i)        Perform emergency repairs and corrective actions to minimise production interruptions

j)        Conduct periodic inspections to ensure the efficient performance of work equipment and systems

k)      Implement and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimising production processes

l)        To ensure availability of work tools, machines, and other necessary equipment required for the performance of job duties.

Institution.

b)      Relevant certifications in maintenance or engineering fields, such as CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) or equivalent, can be advantageous.

c)       Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems related to assembly line equipment

a)      Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems related to assembly line equipment

b)      Automotive Technical knowledge

c)       Basic HR knowledge

d)      Broad knowledge in production, World Class Manufacturing principles, plant maintenance management, energy management, electrical systems, PLC programming, torquing technology, project management, problem solving and best practices.

e)       Knowledge of assembly standards.

Functional

a)      Report writing skills

b)      Presentation skills

c)      Communication skills

Behavioural

a)      Business Acumen – Knows how business works; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting the business; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the market place

b)      Strategic agility – Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods

c)       Perspective – Looks toward the broadest possible view of an issue/challenge; has broad-ranging personal and business interests and pursuits; can easily pose future scenarios; can discuss multiple aspects and impacts of issues and project them into the future

d)      Technical learning – Is good at learning new industry, company, product or technical knowledge

e)       Quality decisions – Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of your solutions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time

f)        Problem solving – Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; is excellent at honest feedback; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers; probes all fruitful sources for answers

g)      Interpersonal skills – Is self-aware, and has ability to relate with people across all levels of seniority as appropriate, to ensure achievement of personal targets

h)      Organisational positioning skills – Understanding of organisation structure both formal and informal, is sensitive to how people and organisation’s function; politics as a necessary part of organisational life and works to adjust to that reality.

i)        Energy and drive – Has speed and agility;  taking quick and timely action; seizes more opportunities than others, pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing especially in the face of resistance or setbacks

j)       Integrity and trust – Trusted individuals who can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeps confidence, admits mistakes, does not misrepresent themselves for personal gain.