- Cape Town
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Trades & Services Chemical Technical
- Reference: CWAD11102024-1
Vacancy Details
Employer: West Coast Personnel
Boston, Cape Town
The Laundry/Service Technician is required to provide professional installation and maintenance of dosing equipment to customers.
Key Performance Areas:
- Chemical Stock Room:
- Ensure chemical storage areas are always neat and tidy.
- Pack stock in relevant / allocated areas upon receipt.
- Ensure proper stock rotation and storage of detergents.
- Keep a record of all stock received.
- Return all empty containers and keep a record.
- Record detergents issued to departments – i.e. Stock Tanks, Spotting Room, Guest Laundry, Garments & Hospitality.
- Conduct a weekly stock count and submit it to Management.
In Plant Chemicals - Mixing Tanks, 200lt and 25lt Drums:
- Perform daily checks to ensure chemical mixing tanks and chemical dosing pumps are in good working order. Report and repair any abnormalities if possible.
- Check and ensure chemical stock tanks have sufficient stock to supply the plant – mix stock solution and transfer to holding tank.
- Check all 200lt drum levels and replace where necessary.
- Check all 25lt drum levels and replace where necessary.
- Always ensure good housekeeping practices by discarding empty plastic bags and place empty drums in the designated collection cage for collection.
- Always Ensure Health & Safety practices, wearing PPE where applicable.
- Wash and clean chemical mixing tanks at least once a week.
- Clean and wipe down chemical dosing equipment weekly.
- Confirm Alkalinity of Stock Solution after every mix and record the result in file.
- Check all feed and delivery chemical lines on a regular basis for leaks / wear and tear. Replace if necessary.
Chemical Flow Rates & Alkalinities:
- Check and record Chemical Diaphragm Pump flow rates monthly. Report any deviations immediately.
- Check and record Chemical Peristaltic Pumps flow rates monthly. Replace worn tubes as and when needed.
- Perform and record pH and alkalinity readings on incoming recycled water three (3x) daily.
- Conduct daily Alkalinity checks CBW’s – Alkalinities need to be done daily on both the Garment and Hospitality CBW’s and recorded. Any deviation from the standard / required alkalinities must be reported immediately.
- Perform weekly Alkalinity checks 200kg Milnor’s and record the results. Any deviation from the standard / required alkalinities must be reported.
- Check and record flow rates and alkalinities of Guest Laundry / Smaller Washer Extractors on a monthly basis. Replace worn tubes on a as and when needed basis.
General:
- Continuously (Daily) observe the general quality of the washed linen / garments in the plant. Report any abnormalities immediately.
- Ensure machine operators are using the correct wash programs for the classifications processed.
- Regular Reflectometer Readings on linen to be done and recorded.
- Maintain a respectful, honest and dedicated attitude towards customers and general staff as a supplier.
Ad hoc Duties:
- Assist with other duties and or technical work off site as needed.
Candidate Requirements
- Grade 12
- Ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members.
- Ability to lift, pull and manage equipment and /or chemical products where necessary.
- Experience in the installation and maintenance of laundry dosing equipment.
- Programming of laundry machines.
- The installation of dish machine and chemical dosing units.
- Knowledge of the maintenance and repairs of industrial dish-machines.
- A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transport.
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