Job Opportunities in South Africa

Job Desciption

The Novus Print division has a proud legacy, which includes the highest level of manufacturing excellence, first mover in new technology and solutions-orientated offerings. The team is exceptionally strong and is seasoned in standardisation and optimisation of processes, able to adapt quickly to change and most importantly solid in its culture and values.
Paarden Eiland is seeking to appoint a Printers Mechanic within the Technical and Engineering department to assess the maintenance and mechanical requirements of jobs allocated and to execute planned and ad hoc mechanical maintenance. The successful incumbent will report to the Technical Foreman.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance – lubrication, service checks, cleaning
• Maintenance of production equipment
• Assessing maintenance or breakdown requirements - liaise with maintenance planner
• Compliance to the OHS Act by applying safe work practices
• Assist Maintenance Technicians when required
• Assist when required with project specific maintenance and installations as part of the project team
• Monitor and ensure safety devices are all functioning fully after completion of maintenance or ad hoc jobs
• Provide the required feedback into the computerised job card system

Educational Requirements

• N4 Certificate

• Trade test as printers mechanic, fitter and turner or other relevant trade

Experience Requirements

• 5 – 8 years’ experience in a mechanical and maintenance environment working within a large machinery and production environment over and above
• Knowledge of fault finding and repairs on hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Knowledge on maintenance and fault finding in a high speed production equipment
• Sound Knowledge of occupational health and safety standards
• Knowledge of printing environment would be an advantage

Skills and Competencies

• Analytical and problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work independent as well as a team member
• Able to work under pressure
• Ability to read and understand technical and mechanical schematic drawings
• Computer literate
• Must be willing to work shifts