Artisan (production): Equipment Maintenance Mechanical Ref No: Gpw 26/025

• Salary: R264 963 per annum (OSD)
• Centre: Pretoria

Requirements:

• Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship. Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical (trade-tested fitter). Grade 12 will be an added advantage. No experience required.
• Experience in the printing industry will be an added advantage. Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance. Good knowledge of applicable processes and equipment.
• Understanding of all relevant human resources legislative framework, regulations and prescripts. Understanding of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHERQ) management requirements Act, Skills Development Act. Understand the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. A valid driver's license is required.

Duties:

• Ensure and carry out efficient maintenance and repair of all equipment at GPW sites: Adhere to scheduled maintenance to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times, as instructed by GPW. Keep to the schedule to track and build an accurate history of equipment maintenance, through completion of maintenance work orders. Escalate and expedite maintenance operations that delay production or pose a risk to health, safety and environment.
• Assist to perform root cause analyses on equipment breakdowns and report thereon. Ensure the following to ensure quality of maintenance/repair work and put corrective measures in place if required. Monitor progress to track performance against the plan and to identify early warning signs.
• Work order management: Get work orders from the supervisor every morning and attend to required jobs as soon as possible. Engage requestor, artisan, or supervisor responsible for the machine. Fill in the work order completely after attending to the fault. Report back to the supervisor with a work order that is completed. Close the work order, order material, or escalate to agent or OEM through the supervisor.
• Administration: functions: Submit written and verbal reports to supervisor as per agreed timelines. Management of one's leave. Time and attendance management. Attend standing and ad-hoc meetings as and when required. Attend training, workshops, courses, and any intervention proposed by supervisor, management and GPW. Ensure Safety, health, environment, risk, and quality (SHERQ) in the Division.
• Always Adhere to health and safety prescripts during all phases of maintenance on site. Proper use of PPE. Do regular risk assessments to eliminate injuries or incidents to operators, artisans, and anyone around the machine. Full adherence to any safety, health and environmental policy implemented within GPW and its sites.