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Plant Technician
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Posted:
2 September 2026 (13 days ago)
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Application Deadline:
30 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Plant Operations and Equipment Maintenance
- Operate monitor and maintain plant machinery and equipment in accordance with operating procedures and manufacturer specifications.
- Conduct routine inspections of machinery equipment electrical/mechanical systems and other plant installations.
- Perform preventive predictive and corrective maintenance activities.
- Identify equipment defects abnormalities leaks unusual noises vibrations overheating and other potential faults.
- Carry out repairs and replacements of worn or defective components.
- Ensure machinery is properly lubricated adjusted calibrated and maintained.
- Assist with installation commissioning modification and decommissioning of plant equipment.
- Ensure plant equipment is maintained in a condition that supports continuous and efficient production.
Fault Finding and Troubleshooting
- Diagnose mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic and other equipment-related faults.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and emergencies.
- Undertake corrective actions to restore equipment to operational condition.
- Escalate complex technical problems to the Maintenance/Plant Manager or relevant specialist.
- Conduct root-cause analysis for recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective measures.
- Maintain accurate records of breakdowns repairs and equipment performance.
Preventive Maintenance
- Implement scheduled preventive maintenance activities in accordance with the plant maintenance plan.
- Inspect critical equipment and identify potential failures before they result in breakdowns.
- Maintain maintenance checklists and ensure scheduled tasks are completed within the required timelines.
- Recommend replacement or refurbishment of equipment and components where necessary.
- Support the development and improvement of preventive maintenance schedules.
Safety and Compliance
- Comply with all occupational health and safety requirements company policies and plant procedures.
- Follow safe work procedures when working on machinery electrical systems moving equipment and other hazardous plant installations.
- Apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures before undertaking maintenance or repair work where applicable.
- Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Immediately report unsafe conditions equipment hazards incidents near misses and environmental risks.
- Participate in safety inspections toolbox talks emergency drills and risk assessments.
- Ensure maintenance activities do not compromise the safety of employees contractors visitors or plant operations.
Production Support
- Work closely with production teams to ensure equipment availability and minimize production interruptions.
- Provide technical support during equipment start-up shutdown changeovers and production activities.
- Respond to production-related equipment concerns and technical requests.
- Advise operators on correct equipment operation and basic maintenance requirements.
- Support efforts to improve equipment reliability productivity and efficiency.
Spare Parts and Tools
- Identify and communicate requirements for spare parts consumables tools and maintenance materials.
- Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained stored and accounted for.
- Assist in maintaining appropriate stock levels of critical spare parts.
- Verify that replacement components meet required technical specifications.
- Minimize wastage and ensure responsible use of maintenance materials.
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate maintenance records equipment history inspection reports and breakdown reports.
- Complete maintenance work orders and job cards accurately and on time.
- Record equipment readings maintenance activities faults repairs and replacement parts.
- Prepare reports on equipment performance downtime recurring faults and maintenance activities as required.
- Ensure maintenance documentation is properly filed and readily available for reference and audits.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve plant reliability efficiency safety and productivity.
- Participate in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Recommend modifications or improvements to machinery and plant systems.
- Support initiatives aimed at reducing equipment downtime maintenance costs energy consumption and production losses.
- Keep up to date with relevant technical developments equipment technologies and maintenance practices.
Housekeeping and Environmental Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean organized and safe maintenance work area.
- Ensure tools equipment and spare parts are stored appropriately after use.
- Dispose of used oils lubricants damaged components and other maintenance waste in accordance with environmental requirements.
- Prevent and promptly report oil chemical fuel or other hazardous-material spills.
- Support the plants environmental management and sustainability initiatives.
Requirements
- Minimum tertiary qualification - Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Electromechanical Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering or in a relevant field.
- Trade Test certification.
- PLC/Automation certification.
- Certification / Knowledge of warehouse machinery refrigeration systems or facility equipment.
- Office clerical procedures.
- 3-5 years experience in an automated manufacturing processing FMCG cold-chain or industrial environment with experience operating and maintaining production equipment Avoline etc.
- Attention to detail
- Able to work under pressure and independently
- Time management
- Assertive organized and proactive
- Leadership Skills
- Delivers high output and is deadline driven
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment.
- Understanding of sensors actuators VFDs and control panels.
Required Skills:
Trade Test certification. PLC/Automation certification. Certification / Knowledge of warehouse machinery refrigeration systems or facility equipment. Office clerical procedures. 3-5 years experience in an automated manufacturing processing FMCG cold-chain or industrial environment with experience operating and maintaining production equipment Avoline etc. Attention to detail Able to work under pressure and independently Time management Assertive organized and proactive Leadership Skills Delivers high output and is deadline driven Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment. Understanding of sensors actuators VFDs and control panels.
Required Education:
Minimum tertiary qualification - Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Electromechanical Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering or in a relevant field.
