Mechanical Engineering Specialist Jobs in South Africa at Adcock Ingram in Midrand

  Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Specialist

Job Grade
CU

Reporting to
Plant Engineer

Job Purpose
To ensure effective functioning of the Engineering Department with regard to the maintenance, manufacturing, repairs and safety of equipment and machines

Required Learning
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE CRITERIA
• Grade 12 with N5 or N6 Certificate
• Qualified artisan : Fitter or Millwright with trade certificate
• 5 Year post apprenticeship in the Pharmaceutical OR FMCG Industry
• Computer Literacy : MS Office

Key Job Outputs
• Determines the required staff complement to adequately man the department
• Prepares, monitors and controls the relevant expense and capital expenditure budgets
• Plans artisans’ workload / Interfaces with Planning Department
• Ensures that mechanical maintenance standards are maintained and improved throughout the plant
• Ensure Plant machinery Reliability, Maintainability and Availability improvement
• Support creation and scheduling of PM routines
• Monitor machines variance from desired performance and work-order status and identify rework
• Track cost and performance data on equipment and work management process
• Review existing Maintenance strategies or techniques per plant
• Participates in the purchase of new equipment. Assesses and commissions new equipment and services
• Advises on availability of spares
• Assists with unusual breakdowns and problem solving
• Provides technical advice to production and artisans

Core Competencies
• Team Player
• Attention to detail
• Able to handle pressure
• Good interpersonal skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication

Closing Date for Applications
Wednesday, 19 September 2012

How to Apply:
www.adcock.co.za/Careers-Opportunities.aspx

Deadline: 19th Sept 2012