Job Overview
Shatterprufe is the leading manufacturer and distributor of OE Auto and aftermarket replacement glass products. The company manufactures genuine Shatterprufe laminated windscreens and Armourplate toughened automotive safety glass products.
Main job purpose is to manage and control engineering activities, not limited to but inclusive of scheduled maintenance, breakdown maintenance, mini projects, engineering spares, and safety in order to achieve maximum machine up-time and world class engineering standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead an Engineering maintenance team and ensure optimal machine up-time through proactive maintenance within specified lead times in order to improve production output.
- Ensure that breakdowns are responded to within stipulated time frames to ensure minimal downtime and to maximize plant productivity.
- Conduct root cause analysis in order to determine root cause of the breakdown and to prevent recurrence.
- Propose improvements and alterations to machinery and equipment to ensure quality and productions volumes are optimized.
- Drive safety in area of responsibility and ensure 100% compliance with all safety procedures and policies.
- Monitor costs associated with Contractors, energy, waste, material, maintenance, spares and reworks to ensure that costs do not exceed budget parameters.
- Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support effective decision making for the business.
Requirements
Grade 12National Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering5 years experience in a maintenance / engineering / process environment2 years supervisory experience within a similar role3 year's experience within a manufacturing environmentKnowledge and Skills
SCADA Computer packagesPLCUnderstanding of electrical and Thyristor drivesStrong working knowledge of instrumentation / automation (e.g. robotics, CNC machines, controllers, digital and analogue automation)Knowledge of Pneumatics and HydraulicsAC drives and servo systemsRobotic systemsEthernet network systemsPC / Machine interfaceLeadershipProblem solving and diagnostic abilityFlexibilityAnalyticalDetail orientatedConscientiousOrganizedComputer literacyInterpersonal skillsMentoring and coachingPG Group, and its subsidiaries, are committed to the principles of employment equity and as such are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants who apply for any vacancies will be considered with due consideration based on of fairness and equity.
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