Maintenance Officer at Fadac Resources

Our client is a leading FMCG group in Africa. They are into the manufacturing of branded personal care products for the African market. Due to expansion, they are currently in need of a Maintenance Officer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot machine failures by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using measuring and testing tools.
• Fix technical issues to root cause using any
• Good knowledge of measurements; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments both in metric and imperial units
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with good housekeeping procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints and use same for troubleshooting defective equipment to resolution.
• Servicing and maintaining equipment such as; conveyor systems, transmission systems, and production-related equipment.
• Understand various types of lubricants, color codes, and applicable areas of use for effective inspection and lubrication standards.
• Inspecting and assessing the functionality of production machines.
• Troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns.
• Adjusting mechanical parts using hand and machine tools.
• Carry out some improvement on machine parts for repairs and upgrades.
• Conducting routine maintenance and safety checks.
• Good communication with the team (engineering) and across the team (production).
• Preparing and submitting maintenance reports.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance. 

Job Requirements:

• ​Previous experience working with Valpak machine
• Minimum of HND/ B.Sc in mechanical engineering from a reputable institution.
• Sound knowledge of the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on machines, gearboxes, pneumatics, conveyor systems, and every production-related equipment following engineering diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, SOPs, and engineering specifications.
• Previous work experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician.
• Knowledge of parametric and industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and regulations. Basic computer knowledge of MS office excel and report writing skills.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Good time-management skills.