Machine Technician at Sheer Logic

Job Description

Sheer Logic Management Consultants is seeking to engage a dynamic individual for a Machine Technician for one of our clients

Machine technician  ensure the  the various machinery used during preparation and manufacturing of the various products within the factory  are 100 percent available for operations. He or she should ensure the machines are in good working condition and repairs any defective machines which have either mechanical or electrical faults to ensure  100% efficient running of factory operations. He should  be reliable, hand on experience to actually fix faults/breakdown   within health and safety standards guidelines.

Qualifications

• A Diploma/Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical or Production Engineering
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a production setting in a manufacturing or production set up.
• Working technical knowledge on basic machine operations and maintenance is an added advantage.
• Practical experience in use of MS packages.

Responsibilities

• Operate  machine equipment along with replenish of packaging materials as required.
• Observing or the health and safety rules of the machine operations.
• Trouble shooting all machine faults.
• Ensure smooth operations of machine during production thus zero down time.
• Devise measure to avoid down time. 
• Analyze the machine test results and make adjustment to meet the company’s specifications. 
• Report to the supervisors any major repairs.
• Responsible for operating production and packaging machine 
• Training new staff on how to run the machine.
• Identify and convey any malfunctions to concerned parties for remedy.
• Performing alignment of the headers of the different packing machines  to ensure the packaging and the operations of the machines is as per the set guidelines thus zero defects.
• Handle defective machine to minimize wastages and any abnormally machine operations.
• Ensure all duties are performed in line with health and safety standards. Safety first.
• Ensuring machine operations meet the set threshold  set by the company.
• Comply with established safety and security standards by wearing apt personal protective equipment for tasks as directed.
• Close on gaps which pose as  hazards with equipment the machine operators are using.
• Complete all documents related with equipment operation on daily basis to check on  machine efficiency.
• Assist development of training materials to improve quality, processes and lessen cycle time.
• Conducting periodic checks on output efficiency and raise concern to the line manager.
• Comply with plant/equipment scheduled maintenance.
• Participate in the actual change over process to ensure the product quality is upheld in the next shift.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Line Controller of downtime and the product quality index at the work station with the aim of driving enhanced performance.
• Minimize waste or down time  due to defective machine operations. 
• Perform any other duties  assigned from time to time.