Millwright (Food Manufacturing/ FMCG)

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering service provider in Alberton is seeking a skilled Millwright. In this role, you will be responsible for the engineering maintenance of food processing equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety and food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance practices, experience with critical spares management, and a commitment to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering maintenance work.
• Knowledge of food processing equipment.
• Ability to manage critical spares effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment operates within design specifications.
• Implement and execute the preventative maintenance system.
• Manage critical spares to minimize costs and downtime.
• Plan and execute repairs on all equipment.

Skills

Engineering maintenance

Preventative maintenance systems

Project support

Continuous improvement

Food safety requirements

Job description

POSITION: Millwrights

LOCATION: Alberton

The Position

Reporting to the Area Maintenance Manager, the artisan will be responsible for all aspects of the engineering maintenance work required to ensure optimum running and performance of all food processing equipment, supporting overall plant and business performance.

Role and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all equipment is operating in design specification parameters to eliminate down time.
• Effective implementation and execution of the equipment preventative maintenance system to ensure maximum line efficiency, throughput rate, maximise up time (minimise breakdowns).
• Effective management of critical spares required for the factory to actively ensure correct spares holding and minimise cost and downtime.
• Effective planning and execution, including timeous spares procurement, of planned repair and breakdown repairs on all equipment.
• Maintaining of best maintenance practices for both the engineering and operational running of the lines and including the training and transfer of skills to fellow artisans and operators.
• Support on the implementation of projects.
• Active execution and support of continuous improvement projects to support plant drive to improve quality, yield and throughput whilst minimising cost.
• Execution of and contribution to the Plant Safety system.
• Execution of and adherence to all food safety requirements (HACCP/GMP) including internal food safety auditing.
• Inspection and repairs as and when required on ammonia plant, boilers, electrical reticulation, buildings and ACS.