Job Description
With over forty years of experience in food production, Dewfresh Products Limited has a long-standing reputation as a quality producer of meat products with its esteemed retail and catering clientele. In view of the recent growth in business activity, the company is seeking to engage a full-time Maintenance Technician mainly focusing on the daily running of the production plant.
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, key duties and responsibilities include:
- Responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes.
- Responsible for the mechanical and electrical infrastructure of the manufacturing equipment, as well as refrigeration plant systems.
- Conduct the necessary preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment as periodically scheduled.
- Ensure that routine maintenance and repairs are carried out in a timely manner whilst undertaking technical improvement projects and assisting in new installations.
- Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant’s facility equipment.
- Provide emergency / unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
- Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of machinery and equipment to identify and address any malfunctions or issues that may affect production.
- Collaborate with other team members, such as the Operations Coordinator, to troubleshoot issues and together improve production processes.
- Work in a safe manner in accordance with all company policies and procedures as well as with occupational health and safety laws.
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to food processing to maintain knowledge and skills relevant to the role.
- Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Keep and update maintenance records at all times.
The ideal candidate must ideally possess:
- A higher technician diploma or 3 years of experience in a similar post preferably within the food industry.
- Valid electrical licenses A and B.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes that occur on the production line.
- Be computer literate and fluent in both written and verbal English.
- Be resourceful and maintain a strong ambition to succeed.
- Have strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
- Be able to work on your own initiative with minimum supervision.
- Possess a clean driving licence and clean police conduct.
