Millwright - Poultry Farm Maintenance & Biosecurity

Astral Foods Ltd; Standerton; Presencial; ZAR 246.000 - 391.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary package

Standby allowances and overtime pay

Career development within Astral Group

Descripción de la vacante

Goldi, part of the Astral Group, seeks an experienced Millwright to oversee the breeder farm's mechanical and electrical infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted operations and biosecurity compliance. The role includes servicing automated feeding lines, water purification systems, and climate control, with a 24/7 standby roster.

Ideal candidates have a Red Seal Millwright and 3+ years in industrial/agricultural maintenance, PLC fault-finding, and hydraulics, with a valid driver's license and

Formación

• Valid Section 13 or Section 26D Red Seal Millwright Trade Test Certificate. An N3 or higher qualification in engineering studies is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-apprenticeship experience as a qualified artisan in an industrial, FMCG, or agricultural maintenance environment.
• Prior experience on a poultry farm, or breeder facility is a major advantage.
• Proficient in reading electrical/mechanical schematics, PLC fault-finding, welding, and advanced hydraulics.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing operational requirements.
• Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsabilidades

• Perform routine inspections, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and repairs on all mechanical and electrical breeder farm equipment.
• Fault-find and repair issues with generators, ventilation fans, pumps, and electrical systems to prevent operational stoppages.
• Disassemble, overhaul, align, and install process machinery and automated equipment using precision measuring instruments.
• Maintain absolute compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations, local farm bylaws, and internal biosecurity protocols.
• Adhere strictly to biosecurity protocols and health and safety standards required within a living-stock facility.
• Participate in the maintenance standby roster to support a 24/7 continuous farm operation.

Conocimientos

PLC fault-finding

Electrical schematics

Mechanical schematics

Welding

Hydraulics

Problem solving

Communication

Educación

Section 13 or Section 26D Red Seal Millwright Trade Test Certificate

N3 or higher qualification in engineering studies

Herramientas

Generators

Ventilation fans

Pumps

Electrical systems

Descripción del empleo

Goldi, part of the Astral Group, seeks an experienced Millwright to oversee the breeder farm's mechanical and electrical infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted operations and biosecurity compliance. The role includes servicing automated feeding lines, water purification systems, and climate control, with a 24/7 standby roster.

Ideal candidates have a Red Seal Millwright and 3+ years in industrial/agricultural maintenance, PLC fault-finding, and hydraulics, with a valid driver's license and