Maintenance Technician

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Title : Engineering - Maintenance Technician
Location : Johannesburg

Responsibilities:

• Diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, performing routine maintenance, and collaborating with team members to resolve more complex problems
• Testing products for functionality and quality.
• Performing preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Maintaining inventory of materials and spare parts.
• Preparing production documents, such as standard operating procedures.
• Adjusting equipment to ensure quality production.
• Troubleshooting, maintaining and servicing of all operations equipment i.e. Industrial Shrink wrappers, Industrial Shredders, Card Personalization machines and recording all incidence. 
• Ensuring operations on-line targets are met by doing proactive work on the machines and keep the machine in the most efficient way for production while adhering to Health and Safety standards.
• Perform machine testing, calibration, and quality assurance before client delivery
• Keep detailed records of service activities, including repairs and parts used
• Offer technical guidance and troubleshooting support to machine operators as needed.
• Respond to maintenance requests by operators.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workspace.
• Conduct health and safety checks to ensure the machines are safe to use;
• Follow all safety protocols and adhere to workshop regulations
• Other activities deemed necessary.
• Shift work required
• Be on standby when required
• Execute project given to you
• Assist with the training of machine operators on the use of the machine and health and safety techniques.
• Collaborate with production team members in relation to maintenance of equipment.

Education Requirements:

S2, NTC4 or applicable trade test qualification or equivalent

Work Experience Requirements:

• 3 – 5 years technical background with experience in repairing, installing and maintaining production equipment.
• A strong understanding of mechanical and integrated electronic (Mechatronic) principles and the ability to work with tools and equipment.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment in a technician role.

Skill Requirements :

Ability:

• Reliable, trustworthy and committed with good time keeping skills and the ability to function as an individual.
• Ability to work harmoniously with all levels of employees.
• Work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Knowledge:

• Good computer skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic administration skills.
• Knowledge industrial machine operation and maintenance best practices
• A strong understanding of mechanical and integrated electronic (Mechatronic) principles

Other:

• Shifts & overtime
• Signing of Corporate Code of Conduct and Non-Disclosure Agreement.
• The jobholder shall at all times during the employment with the company, respect and comply with the Gemalto security requirements during the performance of his/her duties.
• Adhere to the rules, HSEQ procedures, applicable legislation, and other requirements to which Gemalto Southern Africa Subscribe.
• Ensure that the requirements to the ISO IMS system is implemented, maintained and continually improved in your area of responsibility.
• Subject to a clear criminal and credit record check.
• Compliance to the GSMA SAS Standards
• Participate in WCE initiatives and projects.
• Compliance to the PCI Standards.

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