Millwright Delmas

Astral Foods Ltd; Delmas; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading feed solutions company in Delmas is seeking a qualified Millwright to maintain and operate various machinery. The ideal candidate should have a trade test qualification and experience in the manufacturing sector, particularly in feed mills. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety protocols and meeting maintenance KPIs. Applicants must be ready to work shifts and live in Delmas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years post trade test experience required.
• Ability to achieve maintenance KPI's is essential.
• Motor vehicle license and own reliable transport required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property, plant, and equipment in safe condition.
• Conduct maintenance of Bhuler machinery and boiler equipment.
• Attend to breakdowns urgently and test all safety mechanisms.

Skills

Qualified and Trade Tested as Millwright

Knowledge of PLC and VSD Systems

Ability to lead a team

Experience in the manufacturing industry

Feed Mill experience

Education

N2 qualification in Millwright

Job description

Meadow Feeds is More than Just Feed!

We have been supplying safe, high-quality feed to southern African livestock producers for the past 80 years, using our unrivalled experience and expertise in this field to earn the trust of generations of farmers who bring wholesome meat, milk, and eggs to your table. We also supply a full range of technical services to our customers, including advice on nutrition, feeding programmes, animal husbandry, and production techniques.

Our commitment to optimal animal nutrition has made us the largest feed company in Africa and the leading supplier of innovative, high-performance feed solutions. An exciting opportunity exists for a Millwright at Meadow Feeds Delmas to join our team.

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

• Maintain property, plant and equipment in a safe and acceptable overall condition;
• Maintenance (mechanical and electrical) of all Bhuler machinery as required;
• Maintenance (mechanical and electrical) of all boiler equipment as required;
• Maintenance (mechanical and electrical) of all Feed Mill Machinery as required;
• Testing of all safety features and mechanisms;
• Fault finding and improvements;
• New installations and modifications;
• Attend to breakdowns with urgency;
• Machine operation as required;
• Journeyman to apprentices;
• Root cause analysis reports;Adhere to all company policies and procedures;
• Meet all requirements for maintaining Quality system accreditation.

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• Qualified and Trade Tested as Millwright with minimum N2 qualification
• 2-5 years post trade test experience in the manufacturing industry;
• Feed Mill experience preferable will be an advantage;
• Knowledge and experience of PLC, and VSD Systems;
• Ability to lead a team and achieve maintenance KPI’s;
• May be required to work shifts and public holidays;
• Standby and call out duties
• Motor vehicle licence and own reliable transport;
• Willing to reside in Delmas (must respond to call outs within 30 minutes)