Job description
Our client is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join the Port Elizabeth team,
- Perform routine inspection on production equipment
- Perform basic routine preventative maintenance functions
- Assist with general maintenance and repair of machinery
- Assist with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs
- Tooling maintenance, including cleaning, storage and minor repairs
- Assist with maintenance, repairs and upkeep of equipment, infrastructure and vehicles
- Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Escalate machine, equipment and other technical failures Requirements
- Grade 12
- N3 – N6 qualification preferred
- Minimum 1 – 2 years experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment
- Exposure to manufacturing processes
- Mechanical and electrical experience
- Welding and fabrication skills (qualified welder preferred)
- Knowledge of and ability to use power tools
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures and protocols
- Ability to work at heights and confined spaces
- Ability to lift and handle materials and tools (physical fitness)
- Valid driver’s licence would be advantageous
- Basic computer literacy would be advantageous
- Must be willing and able to work shifts and/or overtime, and move between the different plants to perform maintenance tasks