A growing organization in the food and beverage industry is looking for a trained and certified
individual to fill the role of Mechanical/electrical maintenance technician. You will be
required to install, maintain and repair all mechanical equipment and machinery, liaise with
the team regarding the maintenance plan and adhere to safety health environment and
quality systems, among other duties. Three to four years of experience is required for this
role.
NOTE: The Expected machine types are bottle washing, filling and capping machines , Reverse
osmosis system, labeling machines, blowing machines, chillers, shrink wrapping machine, Air
compressors, injections machines, and conveyors
Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Operating equipment in the utility area according to the work instructions and adhering to
usage standards.
• Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analyses
work practice.
• Carry out in-depth cleaning, lubrication and inspection of machines according to the work
instructions, and following the schedules supplied by the manufacturer.
• Carrying out routine maintenance activities according to the maintenance schedule.
• During major overhauls and major services, the mechanical technician will fulfil the leading
role, instructing operators to assist.
• Complete the scheduled inspection or testing according to statuary requirements
• Making use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and
inform others of issues.
• Proven ability to foresee and act against potential risks to the business/system as a whole.
• Installations, maintenance and repairs of all mechanical equipment and machinery
• Recommends cost saving best practices to management
• Attends swiftly and timeously to electrical and mechanical faults reported to the maintenance
team
• Discusses work that requires priority and then monitors progress on the work updating the
supervisors daily.
• Checks all machines daily and ensures that they are working correctly
• Liaises with the supervisors on spare parts or outwork required to complete the job
• Adhere to safety health environment and quality systems
To apply email your CV and Cover Letter to: info@virnamgroup.com
