Electrician - Manufacturing Industry

Electrician - Manufacturing Industry


Company
First Degree Recruitment
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Executive Placements β˜‘οΈ

Job Description
A leading manufacturing company is looking for a qualified Electrician to join their PE Factory team.
This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on artisan with strong factory and production maintenance experience.

? Minimum Requirements:
β€’ Qualified Electrician with Trade Test.
β€’ Minimum 3–5 years’ experience within a manufacturing or factory maintenance environment.
β€’ Manufacturing or factory maintenance experience essential.
β€’ Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
β€’ Knowledge of production equipment and plant maintenance.
β€’ Ability to work shifts and under pressure.
β€’ Strong attention to safety and compliance.

? Key Responsibilities:
β€’ Electrical maintenance and repairs on factory equipment.
β€’ Fault-finding and breakdown response.
β€’ Preventative maintenance on production machinery.
β€’ Minimise plant downtime and improve operational efficiency.
β€’ Ensure electrical compliance and safety standards are maintained.
β€’ Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within the plant.

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