Job Desciption

ITB is a flexible plastic packaging manufacturer and part of the Novus Holdings Group. ITB produces an array packaging for the FMCG and food markets. Its products include retail bags, security bags, FFS food packaging, heavy duty sacks and carrier bags which are distributed across South Africa and abroad.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Upgrading and maintaining of electrical, electronic and distribution systems
• Attending to breakdowns and fault finding
• Ensure minimal breakdowns and that the machines are working in good order.
• Electrical and planned maintenance programs to be followed.
• Ensure regular visits to all parts of the site in order to monitor condition and operation of equipment.
• PLC operation and fault-finding repairs and commissioning
• Wiring of various electrical circuits
• Vast knowledge of variable speed drives, installation, fault finding including basic programming of all brands VSDs.
• Be able to work independently and report accurately on findings.

Educational Requirements

• Matric or equivalent
• Minimum N2 Certificate.
• Trade test qualified Electrician

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience within a similar capacity.
• Experience in a flexible plastic packaging industry is highly advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Highly motivated
• Energetic and hardworking
• Ability to multitask under pressure.
• Be able to work independently and report accurately on findings.
• Physically fit
• Prepared to work shift cover including weekends and overtime when needed.
• Willingness to be on standby occasionally.