Electrical and Mechanical Technician I

Position Summary & Objective:

The EMT I role provides hands‑on support for basic troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and equipment setup while building foundational knowledge across mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.

Essential Functions Performed by the Position:

Individual:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Assist with mechanical assembly, wiring, installation.
• Execute troubleshooting on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and basic HVAC.
• Setting of sensors.
• Support calibrations and testing.
• Maintain documentation.
• Ensures a safe and healthy workplace, including the promotion of the environmental, health and safety standards, integrated management systems and any other relevant initiatives.
• Report and contribute to resolving Safety and Security near miss reports.

Division:

• Support the leadership team, executing the strategy for Authentication in terms of the Lines of Business, namely I&V, GRS and Prod Auth & Lic.
• Support and follow the governance and operational disciplines applicable across the division.
• Contribute to deliver to customer OTIF, without compromising Quality.
•  Embrace Crane Business Systems and Shared Values.

• To ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up-to-date record of all training and development activities / programs.
• To always act and behave in a way compliant with all company guidelines and policies, especially those relating to values and behaviours, environmental health and safety, ethics, and codes of conduct, as it is through living our values that we strengthen the culture of our business and demonstrate our understanding of our Shared Values.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Mandatory: Safety, LOTO, basic mechanical/electrical training, Electrical Installation Authorisation A, use of forklifts, stackers and motorised elevating platforms.
• Recommended: Introductory PLC and Lean basics.

• MQF level 3: Diploma or Certificate in Mechatronics.

• 1–2 years in a similar role.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English – Proficiency C1 or higher.

• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, ideally on FMCG producing machines.
• Fundamentals of sensors, actuators and circuits.
• Awareness of industrial safety standards.
• Basic use of hand tools and measurement instruments.
• Ability to follow technical instructions.
• Entry-level troubleshooting.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ideal applicant will have a good working knowledge of plc and automation.

• EMTII, EMTIII, or AME.

• Working hours and shift schedules to be changed according to the requirements of the business.
• Shopfloor Environment.

• Need to be able to handle 25kg loads where necessary and according to HSE best practice.
• Ability to identify visual displays on diverse backgrounds.