Industrial Laundry / Service Technician

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Industrial Hygiene and Chemical Industry is seeking a Service Technician with experience in Industrial Cleaning/Laundry equipment.

POSITION INFO:
Key Performance Areas:

Chemical Stock Room:

• Ensure chemical storage areas are always neat and tidy.
• Pack stock in relevant/allocated areas when received.
• 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.
• Weekly stock count – recorded and submitted to Management.

• Daily check – ensure chemical mixing tanks and chemical dosing pumps are in good working order.
• Report any abnormalities and repair 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.
• Ensure good housekeeping practices are always followed – discard of empty plastic bags and place empty drums in cage for collection.
• Ensure Health & Safety practices are always followed – wear PPE where applicable.
• Wash and clean chemical mixing tanks at least once a week.
• Chemical dosing equipment needs to be wiped down and cleaned every week.
• 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 diaphragm pumps – flow rates must be checked monthly and recorded. Any deviation from the required flow rate must be reported immediately.
• Chemical Peristaltic Pumps – flow rates must be done monthly and recorded. Replace worn tubes as and when needed.
• Incoming Recycled Water – PH and alkalinity readings to be done 3 x times daily – and recorded.
• 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.
• Weekly Alkalinity checks – 200kg Milnors. Alkalinities need to be done weekly at the 200kg Milnors and recorded. Any deviation from the standard / required alkalinities must be reported.
• Guest Laundry / Smaller Washer Extractors – Flow Rates and Alkalinities needs to be checked and recorded monthly. Replace worn tubes on a as and when needed basis.

• Daily/continuous observation of general quality of the washed linen / garments in the plant. Report any abnormalities immediately.
• Check that machine operators are using the correct wash programs for the classifications processed.
• Regular Reflectometer Readings on linen –to be done and recorded.

• To assist with other duties and or technical work off site.

• Presentable with excellent communication and coordinating skills.
• Ability to produce accurate results within prescribed deadlines.
• Ability to work independently but also as a team player.
• Be able to cope well under pressure.
• Methodical, systematic and analytical minded.
• Positive, self-motivated and confident approach to work and colleagues.
• Emotional maturity and professional integrity.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Honest and reliable.

• Ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members.
• 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.

• Intermediate knowledge of other MS Office packages (e.g. Word, Power Point etc.)
• Intermediate knowledge of virtual programs (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom etc.)