Our client in the agricultural manufacturing sector is seeking a qualified Maintenance Tradesperson to join their maintenance team in Bloemfontein. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of production equipment through preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs, and continuous improvement of plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily inspections, maintenance, and repairs on production machinery and equipment.
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and maximise equipment reliability.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out effective repairs.
- Monitor the condition and performance of manufacturing equipment.
- Manage maintenance-related spare parts inventory and report low stock levels to the Maintenance Manager.
- Ensure all maintenance work complies with health and safety regulations.
- Complete maintenance documentation and report on completed work.
Minimum Requirements
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent (NQF Level 4).
- Recognised Trade Test Certificate.
- Minimum of 3 years’ post-trade experience.
- Strong mechanical and manufacturing experience.
- Experience within the food manufacturing industry will be advantageous.
- Sound understanding of preventative and breakdown maintenance practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Competencies
- Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge.
- Thorough understanding of maintenance tools and equipment.
- Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- High technical aptitude.
- Effective planning and prioritisation skills.
- Good time management.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.