Electrical Artisan

Educational & Training Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Qualified Artisan

Experience Required:

• At least Five years practical Electrical experience
• Working experience and knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, VSDs and PLC.
• Working experience and knowledge of electric melting furnaces would be advantageous.

Job Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Accurate troubleshooting - Using the appropriate troubleshooting techniques to identify possible problems and using the appropriate tools and parts required to rectify the problem.
• Assembly and testing – Ensure that the correct parts are installed and that performance tests are conducted.
• Routine and scheduled inspections of equipment and performing allocated tasks during production changeovers.
• Ensuring that work is performed in accordance with relevant safe working procedures. Ensure that Preventative Maintenance tasks are carried out effectively, timeously and safely.
• Ensure that the maintenance programme remains effective by updating schedules and procedures.
• Maintain machine downtime to an acceptable level. Ensure that strategic spares are kept.
• Ensure that all requests are completed and recorded.
• Where necessary to instruct contractors on work to be carried out and check the outcome thereof.
• Ensure that a high standard of Housekeeping is achieved and maintained in designated areas.
• Give full co-operation on safety and housekeeping operations.
• Report unsafe conditions or acts immediately.
• Ensure that customer requirements are met.
• Fault finding/programming Siemens S7 PLC’s.

Inherent Job Requirements:

The successful incumbent will further demonstrate:

• Tolerance for stress, ability to work to deadline pressure
• Participative with the ability to work as an integral team member
• Honesty and integrity
• Shift work and overtime as and when required
• Own transport is essential

Reports to:

Foundry Maintenance Superintendent/Production Manager

Work Location: In person