Artisan Assistant - Mr Price Logistics

Mr Price Logistics is looking for a qualified and experienced Instrument and Control Technician, the role will be based at the Mr Price Group DC in Hammersdale. The successful individual will provide support and assistance in maintaining operational equipment through planned preventative maintenance, thereby eliminating unplanned production lost time and extending the life span of equipment.          

Key Responsibilities

• To attend to mechanical installations and repairs, to improve efficient running of operations.
• Assist and support artisans in fault finding on breakdowns.
• Inspect building and site regularly to identify problems i.e., water leakages; broken fence; the need for welding and all necessary maintenance.
• Assist with the replacement of worn or damaged motor parts/components.
• Check oil levels, electronic components and breaking devices and replacing defective parts.
• Checking the operating functionality of safety and warning devices and attending to the replacement thereof.
• To track all conveyors in the Distribution Centre to ensure the smooth running of operations.

Requirements

• Grade: 12 / NQF4 or Equivalent qualification, N3 or N4 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-5 years experience in a production/maintenance environment
• Basic trade knowledge of electrical or mechanical engineering
• Business understanding of DC Operations and Retail.