Maintenance Assistant

Origin Wine Stellenbosch is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team!

Task Descriptions:

• Machine and Equipment Maintenance

• Assists in carrying out maintenance tasks according to instructions and specifications on the job card.

• Attends to minor break downs on machines and equipment upon request.

• Carries out welding tasks when necessary

• Performs workshop repair work when necessary

• Carries out greasing tasks on a weekly and a monthly basis

• Carries out PVC pipe work when required

• Carries out minor electrical tasks such as repair work for switches, plugs etc and replacing light bulbs

• Ensures the maintenance of the spare parts store is in a good order at all times

• Ensures proper care and use of workshop machines, tools and equipment

• All other Handyman duties as required

Inspections and Check-Ups

• Inspects production lines on a daily basis and replaces broken parts where necessary or reports mechanical malfunctions to the Maintenance Manager for further investigation.
• Records water and machine readings on a daily basis.
• Checks and monitors spare parts on a regular basis (daily, weekly and monthly)
• Checks and records forklift readings on a daily basis
• Performs monthly vehicle and forklift check-up’s and takes the necessary corrective action where required

Plumbing and Painting

• Identifies and performs basic repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks, opens clogged drains and replaces washers and other minor parts
• Carries out various paint work on buildings by preparing surfaces and painting according to job card

Quality Management Systems

• Adheres to QMS standards and procedures
• Follows QMS protocol as described by QMS procedures

He****alth, Safety and Housekeeping

• Assists in the controlling of CCPs including Sanitation Testing of machines and equipment worked on during maintenance.
• Carries out sanitation of workshop and parts store
• Adheres to protective clothing policy
• Ensures compliance with company and statutory H&S policies and procedures
• Works closely with the safety representative to ensure adherence to safe work practices
• Ensures housekeeping is kept in order and meets required standards and all areas of responsibility are clean and neat

Education:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Trade certificate will be an advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar environment and role

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