Maintenance Technician - Ottery, Cape Town

Our client based in Ottery, Cape Town is looking to hire a Maintenance Technician.
Requirements: Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge and experienceSound fault-finding skills.PLC, Motors, and pneumatics experience would be to your advantage.CAD Design (Solidworks experience will be advantageous).Demonstrated technical ability.AccountableSelf-motivatedGoal orientedFlexibleTeam playerProblem-solving and decision-making skills.Good Eye-hand co-ordination/ technical orientationWilling to work shifts and overtime.Responsibilities: Respond to asset breakdowns and technical issues.Conduct technical and electrical fault finding and schedule maintenance in line with assets plans.Optimise machine efficiency (capability, downtime, and waste) and ensure machine availability by executing effective planned preventative maintenance, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and technical improvements.Assist with the development of effective maintenance plans.Technical assistance to other business functions (Production, Engineering, CI e.g.) in line with shift structure as set out by Maintenance Leader.Executing Job Cards according to the Maintenance System.Upkeeping of critical spares.Conduct changeovers and assist with machine modifications where indicated.