Planned/Break-down Maintenance Technician (Mechatronics)

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.

EXPERIENCE & ACADEMIC 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.