Maintenance & Engineering Intern

Responsibilities

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

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.

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset.  TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands.  We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

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Consistently on-trend, and always accessible, Coricraft has become Southern Africa’s interior inspiration. Since 1995, Coricraft’s founding store in Cape Town has grown to 44 showrooms across South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. With easy and efficient online shopping, Coricraft comes to wherever you are.

South African born, we remain proudly local. Our Cape Town factory boasts highly skilled and experienced hands. Our manufacturing team knows their craft intimately, making unique couches to customer specifications. The value for money on lifetime purchases continues to make Coricraft South Africa’s most desirable furniture destination.