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Preventative Maintenance & Equipment Reliability\nAssist in developing, implementing and monitoring preventative maintenance schedules for factory machinery and equipment.\nConduct routine equipment inspections to identify potential mechanical, electrical and operational problems.\nAssist in identifying recurring equipment failures and conducting root cause analysis.\nMonitor equipment breakdowns, downtime and maintenance performance.\nSupport initiatives to improve machine availability and equipment reliability.\n2. Maintenance Planning & Systems\nAssist with maintaining and updating the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).\nEnsure maintenance records, equipment history and technical documentation are accurately maintained.\nAssist with planning and scheduling preventative and corrective maintenance activities.\nMonitor outstanding maintenance jobs and follow up on completion.\nAssist with developing equipment maintenance checklists and standard maintenance procedures.\n3. Engineering & Technical Projects\nParticipate in engineering projects involving machinery upgrades, equipment modifications and process improvements.\nAssist with equipment installation, commissioning and performance evaluations.\nSupport engineering assessments to identify opportunities to improve machine performance, safety and operational efficiency.\nAssist with preparing technical specifications, equipment layouts and engineering documentation.\nParticipate in engineering trials and improvement initiatives.\n4. Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction\nIdentify opportunities to reduce machine downtime, maintenance costs and equipment-related production losses.\nAssist in analysing breakdown trends and identifying opportunities for equipment improvement.\nSupport initiatives to improve energy efficiency, machine utilisation and maintenance effectiveness.\nAssist with identifying critical spare parts and improving spare parts management.\nParticipate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.\n5. Safety & Engineering Standards\nAssist in ensuring machinery and equipment comply with applicable safety requirements.\nParticipate in machinery risk assessments and safety inspections.\nMonitor compliance with maintenance procedures and safe working practices.\nAssist in maintaining technical manuals, equipment specifications and engineering records\n Qualifications and Experience:\nNational Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering.\n\nBasic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.\n\nKnowledge of manufacturing machinery and maintenance principles, Lean manufacturing will be advantageous.\n\nComputer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel.\n\nKnowledge of CMMS systems will be advantageous\n\nBasic understanding of preventative maintenance and equipment reliability.\n\nSkills:\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n\nPractical, hands-on approach to engineering challenges.\n\nGood attention to detail.\n\nStrong organisational and planning abilities.\n\nWillingness to learn and work on the factory floor.\n\nGood communication and interpersonal skills.\n\nSelf-motivated and able to work with cross-functional teams.\n\nBehaviours:\nAchieving Results - 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