FTC Millwright - Springs

McCain Foods; Springs; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Springs is looking for an FTC Millwright to maintain and repair plant equipment, ensuring high operational availability. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education, a valid Millwright Trade Test Certificate, and at least 5 years of experience in an FMCG environment. This role involves shift work and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work shifts (including nights) and overtime.
• Previous experience in FMCG for at least 5 years; Food Industry experience advantageous.
• Experience in engineering or technical jobs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant equipment to ensure 98% availability.
• Inspect and repair machines, ensuring product quality.
• Attend to electrical and mechanical breakdowns.

Skills

Fault diagnosis and repair

Equipment maintenance

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical skills

Education

Grade 12 (Gr 12)

N3 certificate

Valid Trade Test Certificate (Millwright)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Job title: FTC Millwright - Springs

Location: Gauteng, Springs

Purpose

• To maintain plant equipment in good operational condition to ensure 98% plant availability and that line rates are met.
• That equipment functions at the required standards to meet product quality standards and to minimize waste.

Job Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Inspect machines for faults and report on and repair faulty conditions.
• Complete maintenance schedules and inspections on services plant.
• Remove and install equipment where and when required.
• Overhaul machines by stripping, examining, replacing and repairing faulty parts, then reassemble and replace overhauled machines.
• Inform supervisor of potential failures and carry out repairs.
• Assist supervisor in maintaining equipment and machinery in a safe and operational condition according to McCain Loss Control and Maintenance.

Policies

• Maintain and service all equipment to ensure maximum availability.
• Ensure plant availability is kept up to the standard of 97%.
• Perform any other related tasks which may be designated to the incumbent.
• List all materials required and forward list for ordering.
• Assist in repositioning of equipment, e.g. lengthening or shortening of electrical cables, reposition cables and switchboards.
• Connect and disconnect electrical systems where and when necessary.
• Ensure electrical distribution panel is locked after completion of any work and prior to leaving site.
• Parts needed follow up and installations.
• Perform shift work and shutdown work when required.
• Responsible for dedicated areas in plant.
• Move and install machines as required.
• Fabricate and install chutes, scrapers, wipers to ensure proper product flow and minimize product spillage.
• Alter machines to improve performance and limit downtime.
• Commission new electrical installations or alterations ensuring that they are operational and may be used safely.
• Diagnose the cause of breakdowns and repair faults on site.
• Replace faulty machinery where applicable and take machinery to workshop for repairs and overhauls where necessary.
• Attend to electrical and mechanical breakdowns and follow up on breakdowns to ensure completion.

Safety

Work to McCain Safety and Food Safety requirements.

• Ensure that equipment is in a safe and operational condition according to McCain Safety and Food Safety requirements, AIB and HACCP as well as other applicable standards.

Key Elements of Safety

• Work according to and practice 5S Principles.
• Work according to OHACT and other applicable Acts.

Cost

• Draw and record spares and breakdown details through SAP.
• Identify, update and review critical spares requirements and report to the relevant Superintendent.
• Implement cost reduction / efficiency measures on all resources - water, electricity, steam and air.
• Participate in MDI Process.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, make proposals and implement approved improvements.

Job Holder Requirements

• Education: Grade 12 (Gr 12) and N3 certificate.
• Certificates: Valid Trade Test Certificate (Millwright).
• Willingness to work shifts (night) and overtime as per operational requirements.
• Previous experience in an FMCG environment for at least 5 years. Experience in the Food Industry would be advantageous.
• Engineering / Technical jobs experience.