We currently have a new exciting position within the Centurion Distribution Centre for a Maintenance Technician. This candidate will be responsible for all equipment’s technical related queries.

JOB OBJECTIVES:· Assisting with the installation of material-handling equipment, electrical and DC systems equipment and conveyors· Industrial Automation – this includes the setup, configuration and maintenance of all automation systems employed as part of the operation within logistics· Maintaining all mechanical and electrical equipment in and around the Distribution Centre (DC) through preventative and corrective maintenance.· Working with machinery and resolving hardware/and or software issues within newly implemented machinery.· Inventory management of tools and spares, assets including but not limited to forklifts, reach trucks, pick to light hardware, conveyors, RF scanners, racking· Communicate with DC management on any changes in operational capability of all the DC materials handling equipment’s and conveyor.· Projects management of maintenance projects.· Engagement with suppliers JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE:· Conveyer belts Safety procedures for mechanical maintenance· Use of hand and power tools· Knowledge of mechanics related to DC equipment:· Occupational Health and Safety standards and procedures · Methods to assess quality and working capacity of machine equipment JOB RELATED

SKILLS:· Planning Maintenance schedules of conveyor systems· Carry out minor repairs on-site with spares on hand· Recommend enhancements to current systems· Ability to think in a pressurised/emergencies· The ability to work with and handle tools and machinery· The ability to perform heavy physical duties· A strong service-orientation, high energy levels and a strong sense of urgency· Problem solving, judgement and self-management skills· Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills· Computer Literacy [MS Word and MS Excel (intermediate level)· Sound accuracy, attention to detail and be methodical· The ability to work independently, as well as within a team
EDUCATION:Matric A National Diploma or BTech in Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent NQF diplomaValid driver's licence (Essential)COMPETENCIES Working with PeopleRelating and NetworkingAnalysingApplying expertise and TechnoDelivering Results & Meting Customer ExpectationsCoping with Pressures and Setbacks