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Factory Technician

Job Description

Job Specification: Factory Technician

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Factory Technician. To provide technical support and maintenance services in the production department of the factory, ensuring efficient operation of machinery and equipment to meet production targets and quality standards.

Core Activities:

1. Assembly and Production:

• The primary responsibility of a factory technician would be to participate in the assembly and production of sockets and plugs. This includes following assembly instructions, operating machinery, and ensuring that products are assembled correctly and efficiently.

2. Quality Control Inspection:

• Conducting quality control inspections on finished products to ensure that they meet the company’s quality standards and specifications. This may involve visual inspections, measurements, and functional testing to identify any defects or issues.

3. Maintenance and Repair:

• Performing routine maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment used in the manufacturing process to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance. This includes tasks such as lubrication, cleaning, and minor repairs.

4. Troubleshooting:

• Identifying and diagnosing technical issues or problems that arise during the production process, such as equipment malfunctions or assembly errors. Factory technicians should have the skills to troubleshoot these issues quickly and effectively to minimize downtime.

5. Inventory Management:

• Monitoring inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished products to ensure adequate supplies for production. This may involve tracking inventory levels, replenishing supplies, and reporting any discrepancies or shortages

6. Safety Compliance:

• Adhering to safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment for all employees. This includes following safety procedures, using personal protective equipment (PPE), and reporting any safety hazards or incidents.

7. Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to production activities, quality control inspections, maintenance tasks, and inventory management. This may involve completing production reports, logging maintenance activities, and documenting any issues or incidents that occur during the production process.

Core Decisions:

1. Equipment Setup and Configuration:
   • Deciding on the setup and configuration of machinery and equipment for the production process. This includes selecting appropriate tooling, fixtures, and settings to ensure efficient and accurate assembly of sockets and plugs.
2. Quality Control Criteria:
   • Determining the criteria and standards for quality control inspections of finished products. This includes setting tolerances, specifications, and acceptance criteria to ensure that products meet the required quality standards.
3. “Maintenance Scheduling:
   • Deciding when to schedule routine maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance. This includes determining the frequency of maintenance activities based on usage, production schedules, and equipment specifications.
4. Resource Allocation:
   • Allocating resources such as manpower, materials, and machinery effectively to optimize production output and minimize downtime. This includes assigning tasks, prioritizing work orders, and coordinating resources to meet production targets.
5. Problem-Solving Approaches:
   • Deciding on appropriate problem-solving approaches to address technical issues or challenges that arise during the production process. This includes identifying root causes, evaluating alternative solutions, and implementing corrective actions to resolve problems and minimize disruptions.
6. Process Improvement Initiatives:
   • Identifying opportunities for process improvements and recommending changes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in the production process. This includes suggesting modifications to equipment, procedures, or workflows to streamline operations and increase productivity.
7. Safety Protocols and Procedures:
   • Making decisions related to safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. This includes enforcing safety regulations, implementing safety training programs, and responding to safety incidents or hazards as they arise.

Core Capabilities:

1. Technical Proficiency:
   • A strong understanding of electrical systems and components, including knowledge of socket and plug designs, wiring configurations, and assembly techniques. Factory technicians should be proficient in operating machinery and equipment used in the manufacturing process, such as injection molding machines, assembly lines, and testing equipment.
2. Problem-Solving Skills:
   • The ability to identify and troubleshoot technical issues or challenges that arise during the production process. Factory technicians should have strong problem-solving skills to diagnose problems, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime and optimize production efficiency.
3. Attention to Detail:
   • Precision and accuracy are essential in manufacturing electrical components. Factory technicians should have a keen attention to detail to ensure that products are assembled correctly, components are installed accurately, and quality standards are met consistently.
4. Mechanical Aptitude:
   • A good understanding of mechanical systems and machinery used in the manufacturing process. Factory technicians should be mechanically inclined and capable of performing routine maintenance tasks, such as lubrication, cleaning, and minor repairs, to keep equipment running smoothly.
5. Adaptability:
   • The ability to adapt to changing production requirements, schedules, and priorities. Factory technicians should be flexible and able to adjust to new tasks, processes, or technologies as needed to support production goals and meet customer demands.
6. Teamwork and Communication:
   • The ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues, supervisors, and other departments. Factory technicians should be able to collaborate with others to coordinate tasks, share information, and resolve issues to achieve common goals.
7. Safety Compliance:
   • A commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols and procedures. Factory technicians should prioritize safety at all times, follow established safety guidelines, use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately, and report any safety hazards or incidents promptly to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.

Requirements:

• Education: N3 Certificate in Mechanical or related trade (trade papers are an advantage)
• Experience: 2+ years in a manufacturing or mechanical environment, preferably with moulding and crimping machinery
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Proficient use of hand tools and measuring instruments (callipers, micrometres, dial indicators, etc.)
• Basic fault finding and critical thinking skills.
• Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems
• Electrical systems
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Factory floor-based role
• Exposure to machinery, noise, and production equipment

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Millwright

Job Description

Job Specification: Millwright

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Millwright to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial machinery and mechanical equipment within the cable manufacturing plant. The role ensures optimal performance of equipment, adherence to safety and quality standards, and continuous improvement to support efficient production.

Core Activities:

• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: 

Inspect mechanical and electrical systems according to scheduled plans. Lubricate and replace worn parts to prevent breakdowns.  Use diagnostic tools (vibration analyzers, thermal cameras, ultrasonic sensors) to monitor equipment condition.  Maintain maintenance logs and adjust maintenance frequency based on equipment history.

• Troubleshooting & Breakdown Response: 

Rapidly assess machinery that has stopped functioning and diagnose the root cause.  Perform mechanical and electrical repairs such as bearing replacements, motor testing, gear adjustments, and electrical fault isolation.  Replace or recondition faulty components to restore production.  Prioritize breakdowns based on impact to production schedules and escalate when needed.

• Machine Installation, Commissioning & Upgrades:

Assemble and install new mechanical/electrical equipment (extruders, pullers, winders, etc.).  Align shafts, couplings, and pulleys using laser alignment tools or dial indicators.  Verify electrical connections and integrate machines into power and control systems.  Conduct dry runs and performance testing before handing over to production.

• Calibration, Setup & Adjustments: 

Calibrate machinery components such as tension rollers, motor speeds, cutting lengths, and feed rates for consistent cable quality.  Fine-tune sensors, encoders, and actuators to meet quality and productivity standards.  Adjust PLC settings or assist with HMI parameter tuning where required (if multi-skilled). 

• Safety Inspections & Compliance Enforcement: 

Inspect guards, interlocks, emergency stops, and electrical panels regularly.  Apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) before maintenance.  Ensure all repairs and installations comply with OHS regulations and company safety procedures.  Participate in toolbox talks and risk assessments.

• Collaboration with Operations, Engineering & Quality: 

Work with production to understand recurring machine issues and performance bottlenecks.  Coordinate with engineers on equipment modifications or redesigns.  Support quality assurance by ensuring equipment supports consistent output (e.g., tension control, insulation thickness).  Assist with training junior technicians or apprentices on standard maintenance.

Core Decisions:

• Maintenance Timing Decisions: 

When to perform preventive vs. corrective maintenance Assess equipment condition and history to determine if it can run until the next scheduled service or requires immediate attention.  Whether to take machinery offline for repair or wait for production downtime.  Balance production urgency against risk of extended damage or safety concerns.

• Fault Diagnosis and Repair Decisions: 

How to isolate and identify root cause of a machine malfunction.  Decide between mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or control system failure paths. What repair method or component to use.  Choose between repairing a part, replacing it, or modifying the setup temporarily to resume production.

• Installation and Alignment Decisions: 

How to position and align machinery or components during installation.  Decide on tolerances, measurement tools (e.g., laser alignment vs. feeler gauges), and anchoring methods.  When a newly installed machine is ready for production.  Evaluate test results, calibration accuracy, and compliance with operational specs before handover.

• Tool and Technique Selection: 

What tools, lubricants, or materials to use for a specific task.  Select based on OEM specs, machine type, and operating conditions.  Which troubleshooting technique to apply (thermal imaging, vibration analysis, manual inspection).  Based on type of fault symptoms and available diagnostics tools.

• Prioritization and Workflow Management: 

Which breakdown or maintenance task to attend to first.  Based on severity, impact on production, and availability of resources.  When to escalate an issue to engineering, supervision, or OEM support.  Decide when a problem exceeds skill or authority level.

• Collaboration and Communication: 

What information to share with production, engineering, or quality.  Decide what’s relevant for minimizing misunderstandings and optimizing machine performance.  When to involve electricians, technicians, or shift supervisors for joint tasks.  Coordinate based on skill requirements, safety, and task complexity.

Core Capabilities:

• Mechanical Repair & Assembly Expertise: 

Ability to dismantle, repair, and reassemble machines such as extruders, winders, pullers, and cutters.  Familiar with shafts, bearings, couplings, gearboxes, pulleys, and chain drives.  Skilled in setting tolerances, torque levels, and alignment for optimal machine function.

• Electrical and Electro-Mechanical Competency: 

Understanding of motors (AC/DC), sensors, relays, contactors, and motor control circuits. Capable of performing continuity checks, insulation resistance tests, and motor rewiring.  Basic knowledge of electrical panels, wiring diagrams, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

• Precision Alignment & Calibration Skills: 

Use of tools like dial indicators, feeler gauges, laser alignment systems, and spirit levels.  Able to calibrate machines for speed, pressure, tension, and temperature settings specific to cable production.  Sets mechanical limit switches, photo eyes, and proximity sensors accurately.

• Diagnostic & Fault-Finding Ability:

Rapid root cause analysis of breakdowns through sound, vibration, and performance symptoms.  Use of diagnostic equipment (vibration meters, thermal cameras, multimeters). Ability to distinguish between mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults.

• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Knowledge:

Implementation of routine inspections, lubrication, and part replacement.  Familiar with predictive technologies (vibration, thermography, oil analysis).  Maintains and updates maintenance schedules using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).

• Tool and Equipment Handling:

Skilled in use of hand tools, power tools, welding/brazing equipment, grinders, and hydraulic presses.  Proper storage, maintenance, and calibration of tools.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent. Completed and accredited Millwright Certificate/Trade Test.
• Qualified forklift/crane operator (advantageous). Valid Code 08 Driver’s Licence.
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience as a Millwright in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Preferably experience within cable production or electrical wire manufacturing sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, motors, drives, conveyors, and safety systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in high-risk and high output environments
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and deliver within deadlines.
• Team collaboration with internal departments (Production, Engineering, SHEQ).
• Sound knowledge of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) principles.
• Accurate documentation and reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good persuasion and influencing abilities.
• Adaptability to changing technologies and manufacturing trends.
• Proficient in planning and organizing technical work.

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