- Ladysmith
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Manufacturing
- Reference: 174341
Vacancy Details
Employer: Defy Appliances
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Trade Tested Millwright Artisan with proven experience in maintenance of manufacturing equipment and supporting operations. (Refrigeration, FMCG, Plastics, Metal pressing, paint process)
- Have Matric with Mathematics, Physical Sciences or N3 in the relevant electro-mechanical technical field,
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in working with machinery and equipment.
- PLC, automated and robotic systems/ equipment experience is beneficial.
- Must be able to read and understand electrical drawings and use for troubleshooting.
- Have a good grasp and well able to work on and troubleshoot electrical power transmission and machine control systems, single phase, 3 phase systems and DC systems.
- Have good mechanical aptitude and experience of operations and maintenance of machinery in automated processes.
- Able to troubleshoot control systems, setup and replace ac motor drives.
- Working experience on operation and maintenance of hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems and geared drive systems.
- Be hands-on and able to work in a pressurized environment.
- Have good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and able to use own initiative, excellent temperament, and problem-solving attitude.
- Be self-motivated and a team player.
- Work shifts on weekly rotational basis to cover 24 hours per day.
- Have good communication skills
- Required to have your own full set of mechanical and electrical tools and electrical test meters.
REPORTING
- Maintenance Specialist
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Report of all work and activities to the Maintenance Superintendent.
- Complete daily job cards and reports timeously.
- Responsible for effective operation of all machinery and equipment at the factory.
- Responsible to complete jobs timeously under minimal supervision.
- Repair breakdowns on mechanical and electrical equipment to reduce production stoppage time.
- Work on and troubleshoot electrical power transmission systems, single phase, 3 phase systems, and DC motors and systems.
- Perform planned and preventative maintenance work.
- Create a working list of spare parts and other requirements and make requisitions from the maintenance superintendent.
- Daily handovers and feedback recording in logbooks.
- Perform all TPM related activities as delegated and required.
- Ensure safety compliance, compliance to company policies and related instructions.
- Safe operation and use of lifting equipment, cranes and forklifts.
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About Defy Appliances
Defy Appliances is a South African manufacturing company and is the largest manufacturer and distributor of major domestic appliances in southern Africa. The company manufactures and develops a range of large appliances from gas stoves, refrigerators, washing machines and tumble dryers to continuous clean ovens and convection ovens.
It currently operates two factories:
- Jacobs (Durban) - manufactures free-standing stoves, built-in ovens and hobs, tumble dryers.
- Ezakheni (Ladysmith) - manufactures electric chest freezers and electric refrigerators.
Defy Appliances was founded in the 1905 in Wentworth, KwaZulu-Natal by John Skinner and Sir Benjamin Greenacre. The company manufactured its first product, electric stoves, in 1932. The Durban Falkirk Iron Company (DFI, now DEFY) moved the foundry from Jacobs to Newcastle around 1987. In July 2011, the company was purchased by Turkish based Arçelik as part of its plan to expand into emerging markets in Africa.
Defy has earned the right to be called an iconic brand in South Africa, engendering a long-lasting, loyal relationship with our consumers over the past 117 years. Our brand is greater than our products or services – it has an immensely strong influence not only on consumers but also on the entire appliance and electronics industry.
Through a strong focus on R&D, Defy continues to design and develop new products, keeping the brand relevant and aspirational. Defy has always been a pioneer in the large appliance market, with innovation and technological advancement being the main thrust of its product development. With products focused on good nutrition, water and energy efficiency, Defy strives to ensure that our consumers live better lives
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