Millwright

Tiger Brands; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking a skilled Millwright to support shift operations at a South Africa FMCG plant. You will repair packaging machines, perform planned maintenance, and contribute to maintenance planning while ensuring safety and high equipment availability.

Strong fault-finding, analytical thinking, and teamwork are essential. Applicants should have Matric/N3 Electrical or Mechanical, an Electro-mechanics Trade Test, and 3+ years in fast-moving packaging environments.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent N3 in Electrical or Mechanical engineering.
• Electro-mechanics Trade Test certificate required.
• 3+ years millwright experience on fast moving packaging machines.
• 3+ years FMCG experience and Electro-Mechanics exposure.
• Industrial ammonia refrigeration and boiler maintenance experience is advantageous.
• Welding (argon) and driving of process improvements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to shift teams and assist in problem solving.
• Carry out repairs on plant equipment and participate in planned maintenance.
• Contribute to maintenance planning meetings and maintenance programs.
• Operate safely, meet OEE targets, and maximize plant availability.
• Complete reporting and administration to support engineering and production.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Teamwork

Analytical

Fault finding

Communication

High energy

Discipline

Education

Matric / N3 Electrical or Mechanical

Electro-mechanics Trade Test

Tools

Siemens S7 PLCs

AC drives

Frequency inverters

Job description

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Operational Support Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations. Where requested assist as a functional expert in problem solving. Problem Solving Where problems have occurred during routine activities, apply the correct problem-solving approach to resolve problems. Running Repairs Partake in carrying out repairs on plant equipment as required on shift Planned Maintenance. Take part in maintenance planning meetings, contributing suggestions, clarifying work required and carrying out maintenance tasks and building maintenance programs Housekeeping & Safety Operate in a safe manner at all times, identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected Ensure OEE targets are met Ensure all maintenance tasks are carried out to maximize plant availability and OEE to meet targets Reporting and administration Ensure the various reports and administration tasks are carried out to support engineering and production

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Core Competencies Technical skills Mechanical and engineering Teamwork Working effectively with others Analytical Apply fault finding techniques to diagnose and repair equipment Communication Communicate effectively with others High energy levels Disciplines and operationally effective General Competencies Millwright experience in fast moving packaging machines Exposure to PLC’s. preferably Siemens S7 Exposure to AC drives and sequential control systems Experience and Qualifications Matric or equivalent N3 Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering Electro-mechanics Trade Test. 3 years + Millwright experience in fast moving packaging machines 3 years’ experience in a FMCG 3 years working in an Electro-Mechanics environment Industrial Ammonia refrigeration plant operation (advantage) Maintenance of coal fired boilers. Acceptable level of skill regarding Argon welding. Good knowledge of frequency inverters and Drum Special Requirements: Must have the physical abilities to carry out the role within a plant and work shifts #LI-KM3 In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow. Being a food company means we’re an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that’s why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together. We aim to Ignite Your Career, Grow our brands and our business. If you are looking for an exciting career in a multinational FMCG business, then Tiger Brands is the place for you to work and play. Explore the vacancies we currently have available @TigerBrands.