Maintenance Foreman Production

**PURPOSE**
This position is responsible for the efficient management of the maintenance team in meeting the requirements for overall machine maintenance, repairs and attending to breakdowns in timeous manner with mínimal or no machine down time.
**REPORTS TO**:
Operations Manager
**REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION and WORK EXPERIENCE**:
**Degree / Diploma Trade Test - Qualified Fitter and Turner**
- Matric/ Grade 12
- Certificate in Hydraulics
- Minimum 10 - 15 years experience in a maintenance environment
- Experience in Roll Forming of Steel and the set up of Roll Formers
- Experience with Cranking Machines
- Experience with Press Machines
- Experience in Fault Finding
- Arc Welding
**TECHNICAL COMPETENCE**:
- Skilled in the use of tools, machines and testing instruments used in the repair and overhaul of plant equipment.
- Sound Knowledge and understanding of the basic operating principles of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic/vacuum systems and components, gearboxes, drive-shafts, lubrication and spindles
- Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and inspection techniques of repairing and operating equipment in a food-manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read, interpret and work from blue prints, technical sketches, manuals, and schematics in repair and overhaul of equipment and facilities.
- Ability and willingness to use knowledge, creativity, and initiative in continuously improving bottom line results.
- Ability to make and read drawings
- Must have experience in but not limited to Boiler Making and Fitting
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Maintains and repairs all mechanical equipment in company.
- Inspects, repairs and performs overhauls on mechanical drives/motors, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components, motor control center devices, and conveyor systems.
- Performs basic machine shop duties such as grinding, drilling, metal fabrication, welding and machining.
- Conducts basic installation, maintenance, and modification on equipment and control systems.
- Performs troubleshooting and repair of motor control centers, electro-mechanical drives and sub-electrical panels using volt-ohm-amp meters.
- Available for rotating on call duty during weekends to address emergencies
- Handle queries with Suppliers and queries from customers
**Job Type**:
Permanent
**Salary**:
R45,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Johannesburg, Gauteng:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)