Electrician - Durban at AVI Limited

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Carry out repairs and maintenance on a variety of equipment and high-speed packaging machines
• Working in an environment where food is processed and ensuring food safety standards are maintained
• Ensure machine availability to meet production targets
• Ensure machinery is maintained as per machine manufacturer specifications
• Ensure machine safety with respect to safety switches and guarding is at all times functional and in good condition
• Ensure adherence to the company lockout and tag out procedure
• Execution of minor projects and machine modifications
• Working Shifts
• Completion of 5-Why Root Cause Failure Analysis on all breakdown Job Cards

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Have at least 5 years post-apprenticeship experience in a similar role within the FMCG environment
• Working with high-speed packaging machines, printers, date coders, VSD’s, conveyors etc

Qualifications:

• Must be a qualified electrician with a recognized trade test (red seal) Must have a minimum theoretical qualification of N4

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to interpret and understand complex electrical drawings
• Above-average fault-finding techniques
• Must be committed to continuous improvement
• Knowledge of HACCP, QMS and GMP is a prerequisite

Competencies:

• Interpersonal skills
• High degree of problem-solving ability
• Planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication skills