Planned / Break-down Maintenance Technician (Mechatronics) at Ultimum Limited

Job Purpose

• The Planned/Break-down Maintenance Technician (Mechatronics) is responsible for the planned preventive and/or breakdown maintenance of assigned production machines and equipment, including the adjoining conveyors of whatever type or configuration, utilities supplies (air, water, steam, CO2, etc.,), electrical and communication systems.
• This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to ensuring the continuous and efficient operation of machine and all related equipment.
• To perform all types of maintenance as defined for the machines and equipment, record and diagnose failures, and ensure proper related documentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Execution of technical work in a safe way, ensuring all safety rules and safe work procedures are complied with.
• Responsible to ensure that maintenance actions are executed OTIF to ensure machines run in accordance with standard procedures and standard conditions.
• Perform machine startup and shutdowns to ensure availability and reliability for operations, and availability for maintenance.
• Participate in improvement teams to improve machines and equipment availability, operation efficiencies, and maintenance performance parameters; such as MTBF, MTTR, breakdown time, line availability, maintenance cost, etc.
• Participate in BD analysis of machine(s) in work area to avoid re-occurrence, reduce minor stops, optimize maintenance cost, and improving maintenance performance parameters, such as MTBF and maintenance costs.
• Conduct inspections and diagnostics to identify and resolve issues in utility plants and equipment.
• Document maintenance execution activities, and machine performance records in SAP PM), and other applications as may be in practice.
• Collaborate with production personnel and other maintenance personnel, to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests and failures promptly.
• Participate in the development and implementation of preventive maintenance programs.

Requirements

• NABTEB, WAEC Technical.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in production and maintenance roles, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
• Able to read and understand machine operations and maintenance manuals, and general engineering documents.
• Experience in BD analysis of plants and equipment failures, to prevent re-occurrence, reduce minor stops, optimize maintenance cost, improve maintenance performance parameters.
• Proven good communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven experience in production machines and equipment maintenance, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, from product preparations, through the packaging processes, to final finished goods storage.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and maintenance equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of engineering and production safety practices.
• Proven good commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Competency Requirements:

• Basic use of MS Office, PM SAP documentation and reporting.
• Productive team membership and collaboration.
• Customer service orientation.
• Planned maintenance.
• Commitment to workplace safety.