Maintenance Technician – EL IDZ WEIDPLAS South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Techniplas US, LLC • Other • East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa • $200 - $300 / year • 1w ago

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety. The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. Our success is based on the highest quality standards and the tireless commitment of the Techniplas team. Our team members are our greatest asset. We strive to develop our employees and invest in deepening their skills.

For our location in IDZ East London, South Africa , we have an immediate opening for a Maintenance Technician. Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager, you are an integral part of the related team, providing guidance in all local financial decisions. The successful candidate is a problem-solver who will work closely with the General Manager and local management team to further improve the business. * Preference will be given to employees from the Designated Groups

Tasks:

Ensure tooling and equipment conforms to the Groups HSE standards and that Production equipment is well maintained and in good working order.
Ensure that the supporting structures and facilities are well maintained and ensuring tooling equipment and related are maintained.
Ensure maintenance of tooling, machines and industrialization equipment.
Maximum machine availability and support to production.
Contribute to the improvement of electrical and mechanical standards
Ensure electrical and mechanical equipment conforms to the Group’s HSE standards
Ensure that production equipment is well maintained and in good working order
Maintenance of tooling and related equipment
Facilities are well maintained
Need to be contactable after hours to support.
Weekly Maintenance reports
Process related problem solving and support.
Support and set up of machines, robots and grippers.
To now all equipment performance capability’s
To know each equipment duty and what effect it will have if its underperforming
Make sure all work orders etc are attended to
Close of work orders in CVe

Required qualifications:

2-3 years post apprentice exp within Plastic Injection Moulding Manufacturing environment.
Extensive knowledge of plastic injection tooling and processes
Computer literacy on Excel