Maintenance Supervisor
Full time
at Hudson rubber
in
South Africa
Posted on January 14, 2025
Job details
Hudson Rubber is looking for a highly motivated Maintenance Supervisor (Trade Tested as an Fitter and Turner or Millwright) to join our Maintenance team based in Babelegi, Hammanskraal, Tshwane, Gauteng.
Required Qualification And Experience
- Fitter and Turner or Millwright Trade Test Certificate (RED SEAL)
- Minimum 5 years as an artisan in FMCG or similar industry
- Minimum 5 years experience in the position of a maintenance supervisor
- A strong technical ability and working on heights.
- Prepared to work overtime / shifts / standby / call outs when required.
- Valid driver's license essential and own transport
- Analytical, self-starter and ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Strong personality with a high sense of discipline and organizing skills.
- A strong team player and able to function and work in a team.
- Ability to understand and interpret mechanical drawings.
- Good understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the electrical and mechanical team.
- Provide maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, testing and repairs to equipment.
- Conduct repairs to all machinery, plant and equipment.
- Read and interpret drawings.
- Ensure minimum downtime in the event of breakdown.
- Diagnose malfunctioning systems and equipment to locate causes of breakdown.
- Test systems using testing devices.
- Report any problems that require additional parts to the Manager.
- Take responsibility for safety in the plant.
- Report any parts which need to be ordered.
- Overhaul and repair the equipment as necessary.
- Assist in the design of automation to improve factory efficiencies.
Desired Skills
- Project management of installations
- Fault finding
- PLC’s
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Hydraulics and pneumatics.
Desired Work Experience
- 5 years mechanical equipment installation / repair in FMCG or similar industry
- 5 years of supervision of maintenance team.
Desired Qualification Level
- Trade test (Red seal) fitter and turner or millwright
- Any other supervision/safety qualifications.
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