Machine Specialist X2

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The key purpose of this role is to provide specialized technical support and enhance machines, system and process capabilities. Ensure good maintenance practices are applied during maintenance days. Assess proper functioning of equipment and request for repair or replacement in case of need.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

Provide specialist support for coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer of machine operation to shift based teams
This will include standby, day shift and when requested after a time frame that standby will need expert advice or support
Where requested, assist as a functional expert in problem solving for the plant and support to zone
Provide additional support to process artisan on machine operation, machine fault finding and correct responses to machine failure modes
Upskill process artisans with latest SWI for machine setups or machine restorations
Take part in maintenance planning meeting, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required
Ensure backlog meets minimum hours and schedules are reviewed as per required frequency
Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the planner
Assist fellow team members in the execution of their tasks in during planned maintenance windows
Partake in maintenance post-mortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities
Partake in ATO cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner must be resolved using the appropriate problem-solving techniques
If possible, carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule where problems have been uncovered during routine maintenance, these required, additional resources may be called in to assist
Where problems have been uncovered, and it is required to include the work in the planned maintenance schedule, this must be communicated to the Maintenance Planner
Carry out condition monitoring activities where these have been allocated to the Technician in accordance with the ZCM schedule
Where problems have occurred during routine activities, apply the correct problem-solving approach to resolve
Assist fellow team members to resolve problems on request take part, as functional expert, in AB-Report, SDCA and PDCA on request
Always operate in a safe manner, and identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected
Carry out work according to the work instructions and adhere to appropriate AB-Inbev policies and procedures
Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties
Present 5’s plans to team and management when required
Raise SIO’s and close SIO’s related to your machine area
On request, partake in carrying out running repairs on plant and equipment, or support the Shift Artisans in carrying out repairs
When carrying out repairs, assess the problem and determine a course of action. Where required, specialist assistance may be called in
This may include internal resources such as Instrument
Technicians or Inspection and coding specialist or external resources such as Contractors or Suppliers
Where repairs indicate that major work is required, such as re-wiring a motor, this must be transferred to the engineering workshop for attention
Verify that where running repairs have been carried out, this has addressed the problem
Complete the administration tasks relating to any running repairs that the Technician has carried out
This includes all COSWIN inputs Where running repairs cannot be carried out, communicate this to the Maintenance Planner to ensure the work is planned into the next planned window

Key Competencies:

Ability to solve problems on FMCG machines
Ability to communicate technical knowledge to operation staff improving their skills sets
Ability to train, coach and mentor operation staff on ATO and 5’s principles
Ability to optimise usages and reduce wastage with permanent solutions
Interpersonal Skills, Work in Teams and Collaborate
Strong self-management practices
Ability to problem solve using basic problem-solving tools (5 why; fishbone) involved in high level problem solving to identify root causes and loop closures –ABR Reports, SDCA, PDCA
Ability to reduce machine downtime to minimum while ensuring all problems have permanent solutions
Ability to analyse various graphical data and open gaps to improve performance
Ability to identify non-standard work and tag the defects with root causes
Ability to identify required spares for restorations tasks and communicate with suppliers for the best possible price thus showing savings on ZBB
Ability to be able to use electronic communication devices e.g. Tablets, laptops and other devices to help you understand the specific machines in more in detail
Always looking for opportunities to improve MTTB and shorten MTTR

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum of a craft certificate in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years experience in a FMCG
Knowledge of condition-based maintenance will be an added advantage

Additional Information:

Band: X

ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.