Maintenance Millwright - FMCG Plant & Refrigeration

Tiger Brands; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking an experienced Maintenance Millwright to maintain and optimise our packaging lines. The role focuses on electrical and mechanical upkeep, preventative maintenance, and minimising downtime for high‑speed FMCG packaging machines.

The successful candidate will rewire and upgrade electrical systems, oversee spare parts, and ensure compliance with safety procedures while delivering world‑class plant integrity.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent.
• N3/Equivalent Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
• Mechanical Trade Test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery to full capacity and support the Maintenance Coordinator.
• Execute planned maintenance and improve machine efficiency.
• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance.
• Minimize plant downtime through efficient maintenance.
• Rewire electrical machinery for improvements.
• Overhaul spare/old machinery for breakdown readiness.
• Maintain NH3 refrigeration plant.
• Maintain site services and boiler steam lines.
• Adhere to SOPs and health & safety procedures.
• Manage stock of spares and equipment.
• Drive continuous plant efficiency improvements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Fault finding

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Education

Matric

N3 Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Argon welding

Boilers maintenance tools

Job description

Tiger Brands is seeking an experienced Maintenance Millwright to maintain and optimise our packaging lines. The role focuses on electrical and mechanical upkeep, preventative maintenance, and minimising downtime for high‑speed FMCG packaging machines.

The successful candidate will rewire and upgrade electrical systems, oversee spare parts, and ensure compliance with safety procedures while delivering world‑class plant integrity.