Maintenance & Engineering Intern

Location: Western Cape, South Africa Department: Operations

1. Preventative Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring preventative maintenance schedules for factory machinery and equipment.

Conduct routine equipment inspections to identify potential mechanical, electrical and operational problems.

Assist in identifying recurring equipment failures and conducting root cause analysis.

Monitor equipment breakdowns, downtime and maintenance performance.

Support initiatives to improve machine availability and equipment reliability.

2. Maintenance Planning & Systems

Assist with maintaining and updating the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Ensure maintenance records, equipment history and technical documentation are accurately maintained.

Assist with planning and scheduling preventative and corrective maintenance activities.

Monitor outstanding maintenance jobs and follow up on completion.

Assist with developing equipment maintenance checklists and standard maintenance procedures.

3. Engineering & Technical Projects

Participate in engineering projects involving machinery upgrades, equipment modifications and process improvements.

Assist with equipment installation, commissioning and performance evaluations.

Support engineering assessments to identify opportunities to improve machine performance, safety and operational efficiency.

Assist with preparing technical specifications, equipment layouts and engineering documentation.

Participate in engineering trials and improvement initiatives.

4. Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction

Identify opportunities to reduce machine downtime, maintenance costs and equipment-related production losses.

Assist in analysing breakdown trends and identifying opportunities for equipment improvement.

Support initiatives to improve energy efficiency, machine utilisation and maintenance effectiveness.

Assist with identifying critical spare parts and improving spare parts management.

Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.

5. Safety & Engineering Standards

Assist in ensuring machinery and equipment comply with applicable safety requirements.

Participate in machinery risk assessments and safety inspections.

Monitor compliance with maintenance procedures and safe working practices.

Assist in maintaining technical manuals, equipment specifications and engineering records

Qualifications and Experience

National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering.

Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.

Knowledge of manufacturing machinery and maintenance principles, Lean manufacturing will be advantageous.

Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge of CMMS systems will be advantageous

Basic understanding of preventative maintenance and equipment reliability.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Practical, hands-on approach to engineering challenges.

Good attention to detail.

Strong organisational and planning abilities.

Willingness to learn and work on the factory floor.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Self-motivated and able to work with cross-functional teams.

Behaviours

Achieving Results - Is ‘results’ driven and achieves success by proactively tackling challenges

Adhering to Standards - Ensures quality and compliance in the delivery of their work

Continual Improvement - Actively seeks opportunities to continually improve processes

Decision Making - Analyses complex situations to ensure effective and timely choices

Leading Others - Inspires and guides others to achieve collective goals

Planning & Organising - Uses a structured approach to effectively manage tasks

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.