Millwright - Ad posted by Tower Group

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, your main responsibilities will be to ensure that the machinery are maintained and fully functional in continuous production facility that requires understanding of quality of end product and raw materials.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Execute pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs
• Perform planned maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Fit, inspect, test and repair MCC, circuits and wiring systems and electrical equipment.
• Install and commission machinery and equipment
• Align and calibrate machinery and equipment parts as required for efficient and safe operation.
• Must be able to lead the team in achieving all maintenance objectives and have good mentoring skills.
• Responsible for Health and Safety in area of responsibility
• Ensure GMP’s are adhered to.
• Keep Maintenance and Technical Manager up to date with day-to-day occurrences etc.

Our ideal candidate must have:

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or N4
• Red Seal Trade Tested Artisan with a N5 qualification
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in an FMCG environment, Tetra experience beneficial
• Firm knowledge of advanced hydraulics and pneumatics,
• Ability to design and commission and fault find on three phase 400VAC Motor Control Circuits and VSD’s.
• Ability to diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical related breakdowns on automated machinery
• Solid knowledge of health and safety standards and procedures according to Health and Occupational Safety Act 85 of 1993
• Be able to conduct regular safety inspections and initiate corrective action
• Must be in possession of a Code 08 (B) driver’s license

Other attributes would include:

• Experience with Planned Maintenance Systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Work well under pressure
• Professional, enthusiastic, hardworking, well-organized and able to prioritize
• Strong personality with a high sense of discipline and organizational skills
• An assertive, team –spirited, pro-active and hands- on approach