Maintenance & Tooling Trainee/Intern

  • Full Time
  • Gauteng
  • Applications have closed

Website Faurecia

Faurecia is one of the largest automotive suppliers worldwide. We design, engineer and provide the best in technology, systems and services for the cockpit of the future and a more sustainable mobility. We supply automobile makers in every major market on all five continents. If you share our ambiti… read moreon for technical perfection and our passion for all things automotive, Faurecia has a career for you. NANTERRE

Main purpose of the role:

The Maintenance Graduate will support the Maintenance Department by assisting with equipment reliability, system efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to breakdown analysis, maintenance data management, project participation, and reporting, while developing technical and problem-solving skills in line with Faurecia standards.
This position provides an opportunity to learn from experienced artisans and technicians, contribute to plant performance, and progressively take ownership of defined maintenance tasks and improvement projects. The graduate will also gain exposure to basic process engineering activities, supporting the review of process documentation and equipment improvement initiatives.

Essential responsibilities and duties:

As a Maintenance Graduate, your main responsibilities are as follow: 

 Technical Support

Assist in root cause analysis of recurring breakdowns and support the implementation of corrective actions.
Keep maintenance documentation (machine history, job cards, records) updated and accurate.
Perform data checks, generate maintenance reports, and ensure integrity of the Maintenance Management System.
Track abnormalities, escalate overdue concerns, and follow through until closure.

Learning & Development

Participate in job shadowing with artisans/technicians during both planned and unplanned maintenance tasks.
Support small maintenance-related projects, such as equipment upgrades, energy-saving initiatives, and safety improvements.
Gain exposure to process improvement tools by assisting in the review of maintenance-related FMEAs and process flow diagrams.

Reporting & Administration

Capture downtime events accurately and support daily/weekly reporting.
Contribute to OEE tracking by gathering and validating data.

Continuous Improvement

Take ownership of a specific area, becoming the “go-to” person for maintenance records and improvement activities on that line/machine.
Lead or support a 5S/Kaizen activity to improve safety, organization, or efficiency.
Participate in continuous improvement actions by learning and applying Faurecia problem-solving tools.
Assist in monitoring equipment performance parameters and propose small improvements to support process reliability and efficiency.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Comply with all HSE standards and promote safe working practices in all maintenance activities.

Your profile and competencies to succeed
Qualifications and position requirements:

Education: National Diploma equivalent qualification in Electrical/ Mechanical/ Idustrial Engineering.

Knowledge and experience:

Experience on computer system.
Valid driver’s License.
Excellent people and teamwork skills.
Languages: Ability to speak, write and read the English language.

Deadline:25th August,2025

Apply via company website ( http://www.faurecia.com/ ) or

jobs.faurecia.com

 

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