Shift Electrical Maintenance Technician

• Perform regular- and preventive maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair works on the recycling production lines (washing & sorting line, extrusion line), infrastructure (chiller, compressor, boiler etc) waste-water treatment etc.
• Support the production team on troubleshooting in case of breakdowns, being familiar with devices such as ammeter etc.
• Perform adaptions on the PLC's and HMI's and understand wiring diagrams.
• Documenting the maintenance works, spare parts usage etc.
• Ensure structured spare parts storage.
• Working in shifts (24/7 operations) and ensure proper shift handovers incl. reports.
• Perform basic soldering works.
• Cleaning works as part of the regular- and preventive maintenance
• Manage suppliers on site.
• Execute electrical repair works on motors, rotary valves etc.
• Always ensure safe work conditions (LOTO)

• Matric and (N4-N6 Electrical Qualification & electrical trade certificate
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as Maintenance Electrician in manufacturing company, preferably in plastic recycling, plastic industry or food packaging or comparable industry with conveyors, extruder, and similar equipment in production.
• Experience in performing daily maintenance routines and repair works.
• Knowledge and understanding of PLC's, ability to adjust parameters and settings, wiring diagrams & hydraulic and pneumatic.
• Understanding of production performance metrics, 5S and Health & Safety practices
• Ability to work independently to tight deadlines and proactive in solving problems.
• Willingness to work in a challenging environment.
• Willingness to work in shifts (24/7) and on-call.
• Proficiency in Zulu & English languages as well as strong interpersonal skills

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