Technician

JOB PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of all machinery and supporting equipment, including technical and operational support for all distribution equipment. This individual must maintain supplier/ vendor relationships. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Maintain and repair equipment such as MHE, conveyor and control systems as well as power equipment.
• Daily operational support of operational equipment and systems.
• Carry out troubleshooting, corrective and preventative maintenance programs for all machines and equipment to ensure a safe and efficient operation.
• Comply with all relevant local legislation and standards, including but not limited to OSHA, MSDS Standards and ISO Procedures.

JOBCONTENT:

• Troubleshoot equipment in the field and the workshop.

• When fault-finding during equipment breakdown, assess the scope of work, revise priorities, and communicate to Operations Management and Supplier.

• Perform preventative maintenance programs.

• Maintain preventative maintenance logs on all equipment and systems, and ensure written procedures and protocols are followed correctly.

• Maintain logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.

• Complete allocated work by the scheduled date.

• Replace worn components before mechanical or electrical breakdown occurs.

• Ensure that repairs and installations carried out meet Safety Standards.

• Monitor and control equipment using remote digital controls.

• Train other technicians, share knowledge and advise on improvements.

• Provide feedback to technical staff on the effectiveness of the preventative maintenance tasks, inaccuracies in documentation and performance deficiencies.

• As a team member, complete work necessary to keep other Maintenance Staff on track with the work plan, including temporary repairs to equipment and availability of supplies.

• Maintain and take periodic inventory of parts, materials, and components as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Operations Management.

• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe work area, including clear access ways and safety signs.

• Conduct a safety audit of equipment to identify faulty equipment and repair or replace as required.

• Ensure faults identified in safety audits are rectified promptly.

• Contribute to the online Knowledge database.

• Work rostered hours as required, including shifts.

• Perform other duties of a similar level or nature required by the Maintenance Supervisor or Operations Management.

RECOMMENDED CREDENTIALS:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum a Higher Nitec / Diploma

EXPERIENCES

• 5years of experience in maintenance operations, preferably in an automated distribution warehouse environment.

COMPETENCIES

·       Understandbasic operation workflows.

·       Electrical/ Mechanical knowledge of powered and hydraulic / pneumatic drive systems including pumps, motors, etc.

· Troubleshooting and repair of DC drives and controls.

· Job task will include PLC fault-finding.

· Electrical measurement testing/inspection.

· Electrical and mechanical repair.

· Service management and documentation.

· PC literate.

· Experience working with Automation and SAP systems.

· Strong sense of urgency and troubleshooting ability.

· HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical experience.

· Strong communication skills.

· Able to make decisions and perform responsibilities in a timely manner.

· Computer knowledge of Windows-based programs.

· Must be flexible in a changing environment with the ability to multitask.

· Able to travel for work.