Millwright: Food-Production Maintenance Pro

VKB Agriculture

Noord-Kaap

On-site

ZAR 350,000 - 480,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

VKB Group is seeking a skilled Maintenance Artisan to ensure reliable milling and plant equipment. You will perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance, diagnose mechanical–electrical faults, and support installation and upgrades.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, safety focus, and teamwork across production teams. Join VKB to contribute to food safety, quality control, and operational excellence in a fast-paced production environment, with emphasis on continuous

Qualifications

  • Trade qualification for milling/industrial maintenance is required.
  • N3 or higher technical qualification is required.
  • Valid driver's licence is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on milling and plant equipment.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation faults.
  • Conduct routine inspections and condition monitoring activities.
  • Maintain equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimise downtime.
  • Complete maintenance work orders and accurate documentation.
  • Assist with installation, commissioning and modification of equipment.
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities and uphold GMP/HACCP standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance
Electrical maintenance
Troubleshooting
Milling equipment maintenance
Preventative maintenance

Education

Trade Test Certificate (Millwright/Electrician/Fitter/Turner)
N3 Technical Qualification or higher

Tools

CMMS maintenance systems
PLC and automation fault-finding
Industrial drawings & schematics

Job description

VKB Group is seeking a skilled Maintenance Artisan to ensure reliable milling and plant equipment. You will perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance, diagnose mechanical–electrical faults, and support installation and upgrades.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, safety focus, and teamwork across production teams. Join VKB to contribute to food safety, quality control, and operational excellence in a fast-paced production environment, with emphasis on continuous

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