Shift Mechanical Technician-4 (Cape Town) at Kimberly-Clark

Main responsibilities: 

Safety

• Ensure compliance to all departmental and plant safety rules and regulations.  
• All non-conformances should be dealt with immediately all unresolved issues must be raised with Mechanical Engineer/ Team Leader or Department Manager.
•  Follow the correct WSWP and Process Instruction for all tasks performed.
• Carry out continuous improvement and process optimization to ensure safety.

Productivity

• Support production within the Diaper, Diaper Pants and Femcare operation by providing shift mechanical support to the operations teams.
• Carry out action plans as directed to solve problems thereby minimizing mechanical delay.
• Analyse mechanical delay and resolve problems as part of cross-functional teams.
• Participate in Asset product changeovers and minimise task tooltime
• Support auxiliary equipment and utilities repair in case of fault/ breakdown
• Follow proper shift and information handover as per process

Maintenance

• To assist with maintenance activities on all mechanical equipment and installation.
• To ensure that mechanical spares are available and ready for use when required or as directed.
• To provide assistance with standardisation, recommendation of changes in maintenance policies, fault finding and problem solving.
• Recommend spares requirements to the Mechanical Engineer/ Team Leader/ relevant Day Mechanical Technician
• Perform Planned Inspection (SAP or otherwise directed) routines.
• Raise work requests for defects or requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum of a N4 and trade test (Fitter) an N6 or a National Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience on high-speed production equipment advantageous.
• Qualified Mechanical Turner advantageous.
• Prior high-speed production machine maintenance or operating experience, especially on Diaper machines will be advantageous. PC Literate