MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Ensure effective maintenance and repair of all machinery and equipment at the Silos / Animal Feed Plant and ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules and regulations. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education:
• Grade 12 (Std 10) Academic or Technical qualification and relevant post-school qualification.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Maintenance Technician at an Animal Feed plant. Applicants would need to demonstrate that they have a proven track record and the necessary knowledge, competencies, skills and personal capabilities to be successful in the position. Skills and Competencies:
• The person must have mechanical and maintenance skills and knowledge.
• Must have good knowledge with regard to the following areas of competence:
o Electronics especially the maintenance of electric motors, generators, and compressors;
o Welding and cutting chain
o Pick up elevator, transfer chains, conveyor belts
o Auger and hammer mills.
o Pill machines and steam boilers.
• Good communication, planning, organizing skills and the ability to work under pressure are a prerequisite.
• The person will have to provide evidence of:
o The planning and execution of the maintenance function by drawing up a maintenance schedule for the plant, meeting the maintenance tasks according to the schedule, reporting the condition of the plant on a monthly basis.
o Effective new installations, by doing the installations according to agreed standards and timelines, ensuring the timely availability of parts and documentation.
o Make timely and correct repairs, correct evaluation of the problem or breakage, communicate and coordinate actions with production personnel, ensure that the correct tools and parts are available, ensure the safety standards are applied as well as the proper cleaning and cleaning of the workplace.
o Ensure that equipment and machinery are checked regularly with routine inspections. The necessary maintenance must be performed. Personal characteristics:
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Team Player
• Accurate and organized
• Strong sense of responsibility
• Physically healthy