Job Desciption
The Novus Print division has a proud legacy, which includes the highest level of manufacturing excellence, first mover in new technology and solutions-orientated offerings. The team is exceptionally strong and is seasoned in standardisation and optimisation of processes, able to adapt quickly to change and most importantly solid in its culture and values.
Paarden Eiland is currently seeking to appoint a Printers Electrician with experience in a print / manufacturing environment. The successful incumbent will report to the Technical Foreman.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Regular scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of all electrical equipment in the Press and Mailroom departments.
- General electrical maintenance, including identifying and rectifying electrical faults.
- Perform fault finding on all printing presses and mailroom equipment & rectify or resolve identified problem.
- All equipment inspected and available for production at any time.
- Stock levels for spare parts maintained and in good working order.
- Maintenance and support schedule for all machinery and equipment on site.
- Support with new installations.
- Timeous attendance to any job card loaded on to Shopware.
- Maintaining accurate stock levels of critical stock – ensure proper capturing and signing out of any stock movements.Assist in ad hoc task between different departments / functionalities when required.
- Assist & Support H&S Department and GMR 2 with ad hoc tasks and requirements.
- Ensure compliance with the OHS Act by applying safe work practices.
Educational Requirements
- Technical matric or equivalent qualification
- Electrical Trade Test certificate through a recognized apprenticeship
Experience Requirements
- 2 – 5 years’ experience within an electrical/electronic maintenance environment is essential.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety standards, electrical regulations.
- The incumbent must have gained this exposure and knowledge in a FMCG environment in the following areas: PLC’s (Siemens), Sinamic drives, AC & DC Variable Drives, Interbus Drives. Communications and experience working with contractors and suppliers.
Skills and Competencies
- Must be self-motivated.
- Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently on projects and within a team.
- Computer literate
- Process flair for troubleshooting and analysing processes.
- Aptitude for problem solving, along with an attention to detail.
- Stress tolerant whilst sticking to deadlines.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic.
- The ability to work independently on the assigned responsibilities.
- Excellent time and attendance.