JOB DESCRIPTION – MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

• Executing the preventive maintenance & condition monitoring schedules for all the machines and equipment.
• Keeping machines and all workspaces clean, tidy and maintaining hygienic practices that support the company food safety & quality programs.
• Taking daily records of Factory utilities i.e. Water, Power and Generator fuel / Run hours readings.
• Maintain machine reliability documents and reports.
• In liaison with Supervisors, prepare the lists & track inventory levels of spares parts for Plant Machinery and installations.
• Diagnosing faults and ensuring timely repairs of the factory machinery and equipment with minimal or No downtime.
• Participate actively in EMS and OSHA, ensuring statutory & company objectives are adhered to.
• Participate in FSMS and QMS maintenance by adhering to the set guidelines.
• Training of staff on machine and equipment handling and maintenance.
• Ensure all internal and external tools are properly used & managed.
• Participate in planning, installation and supervision of Projects & Continuous Improvement Initiatives.
• Conduct facility inspection as per the documented SOPs & guidelines
• Operation and Maintenance of utility systems (Water, Steam, Refrigeration, Compressed air, Electric Power, Drainages)
• Carry out any other maintenance & equipment operation work that may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

• Diploma in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)
• Minimum 3 yrs experience in maintenance in manufacturing preferably an FMCG
• Good understanding of Automation and PLC Systems
• Hands on with good technical understanding of Basic engineering systems
• Have a good understanding of HACCP or FSMS (ISO 22000:2018)
• Knowledgeable in OSHA.
• Can work with minimal supervision.
• Creative problem-solving skills – must be able to work independently, know or be able to source information to resolve issues with machinery
• Ability to read technical drawings, manuals and technical specifications
• Basic Computer skills