Workshop Engineer

Manufacturing company urgently seeking an individual with a BSc/BTech/N.Dip. in Mechanical Engineering. Solid experience in paper and pulp essential as well as roll machine maintenance within a heavy engineering environment. This position will be responsible for the maintenance of paper machine rolls, overall control of the main workshop as well as the leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.

Minimum requirements

  • BSc/BTech/N.Dip. Mechanical Engineering.
  • 6 years post qualification experience in heavy engineering environment.
  • Solid experience of paper machine rolls non-negotiable.
  • Strong ability to lead and supervise a team of multi-disciplinary artisans.
  • Knowledge of OHS Act.
  • Shut planning and capex planning.
  • Management of critical spares.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure machine rolls are repaired to required standards and OEM tolerances are required.
  • Control main workshop to ensure plant repairable items are available as needed.
  • Supervision of multi-disciplinary team including Welders/Boilermakers, Riggers, Fitters, Turners, Millwrights
  • Ensure adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Act with respect to machinery.

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