Electrician

Reference PE003701
Location Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth
Salary Interval Monthly
Package None-negotiable
Description Requirements:
  • Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)
  • Trade Test Qualification – Electrician or Millwright (NQF 5)
  • Up to 3 years’ electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Computer literacy in MS Office, SAP, ERP systems, and maintenance systems
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of maintenance methodologies, SOPs, and engineering practices
  • Understanding of housekeeping and safety principles
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure
  • Proactive, resilient, and action-oriented approach
Responsibilities:
Repairs and Breakdown Maintenance
  • Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and breakdowns
  • Perform electrical repairs and maintenance efficiently to minimise downtime
  • Ensure equipment operates according to technical and engineering standards
  • Support production by proactively identifying and resolving process-related issues
  • Close off maintenance job cards accurately on Shop Ware systems
  • Provide reports on repairs, downtime, maintenance activities, and production support
  • Ensure product quality standards are maintained during repairs
Preventative and Predictive Maintenance
  • Perform first-off inspections and daily equipment checks
  • Conduct routine preventative and predictive maintenance inspections
  • Identify potential equipment failures before breakdowns occur
  • Coordinate maintenance schedules with production and supervisors
  • Ensure availability of required maintenance parts and components
  • Compile reports on abnormal or out-of-specification equipment conditions
Training and Development
  • Assist with the training and development of apprentices
  • Prepare training equipment and machines for maintenance training purposes
  • Provide technical guidance and maintenance support to apprentices
Compliance and Safety
  • Operate within company procedures, controls, and safety regulations
  • Promote compliance with maintenance standards and company policies
  • Report risks, hazards, and areas of concern to management
  • Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards
  • Support compliance with operational and financial controls
Cost Control
  • Support cost-effective maintenance practices
  • Reduce waste and unnecessary expenditure
  • Report deviations from budgetary limits to management
Customer and Production Support
  • Maintain effective working relationships with production teams and colleagues
  • Provide technical support to minimise production downtime
  • Identify and solve problems with integrity and professionalism
  • Ensure minimal comebacks and maintenance discrepancies
Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

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