FMCG Millwright & Maintenance Specialist

SKILLS CONNECTOR; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

SKILLS CONNECTOR is seeking a Trade Tested Artisan Millwright with a Wireman's License (optional) for a food manufacturing facility in Gauteng. The role requires 3–5 years artisan experience, a valid driver’s license, and strong mechanical and electrical skills.

You will conduct daily checks, ensure safety, execute planned maintenance, and respond to breakdowns while coordinating with maintenance staff and production operators to keep lines running efficiently.

Qualifications

• Trade Tested Artisan Millwright with relevant certification.
• 3–5 years artisan experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Mechanical and electrical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily checks on machinery, record faults, and submit to Maintenance Manager.
• Follow health, safety and food safety procedures and lockout systems at all times.
• Complete scheduled maintenance tasks within planned timeframes.
• Report deviations from planned schedule to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Report breakdowns immediately and repair machines safely within time frames.
• Delegate tasks to maintenance assistants and follow up to ensure completion.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly checklists and report faults to Maintenance Manager.
• Carry out building and facility maintenance tasks as needed.
• Participate in monthly stocktakes and report items to be ordered.
• Plan for spares and equipment required for projects.
• Ensure projects finish on time, within budget and to standard.
• Report delays to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Keep toolboxes stocked and clean.
• Perform in-tool-out reconciliation after maintenance work.
• Communicate daily with production operators on maintenance issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis on breakdowns to prevent recurrence.
• Consult with Maintenance Manager to implement process changes to prevent problems and improve efficiency.

Skills

Millwright

Wireman's License

Food manufacturing experience

Valid Driver's License

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Job description

SKILLS CONNECTOR is seeking a Trade Tested Artisan Millwright with a Wireman's License (optional) for a food manufacturing facility in Gauteng. The role requires 3–5 years artisan experience, a valid driver’s license, and strong mechanical and electrical skills.

You will conduct daily checks, ensure safety, execute planned maintenance, and respond to breakdowns while coordinating with maintenance staff and production operators to keep lines running efficiently.