Millwright - Processing

AVI Limited; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

National Brands Limited (NBL) is seeking a skilled Millwright - Processing to maintain high-speed packaging lines at our Kempton Park facility in Gauteng. The role reports to the Maintenance Foreman and involves electrical, pneumatic and mechanical upkeep of food-processing equipment.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years post-trade FMCG experience, trade-tested Millwright qualifications, and a hands-on approach to root-cause analysis, safety compliance, and continuous improvement within a

Qualifications

• 3 years post-trade experience as a Millwright in FMCG/high-speed packaging environments.
• Experience with food processing equipment and plant equipment maintenance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair tasks to ensure machine availability for production targets.
• Maintain pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical equipment on packaging machinery.
• Perform planned fault-finding, maintenance, installation and repair of machinery.
• Set timing, cams and limits per manufacturers’ specifications.
• Investigate root causes of equipment failures and implement fixes.
• Support project implementation and process improvements.
• Communicate downtime data to the Engineering Foreman and help meet downtime targets.

Skills

Millwright

Maintenance

Packaging machinery

FMCG maintenance

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Trade-tested Millwright

Tools

PLC programming

VSD setup

Pneumatic systems

Electrical fault finding

Job description

Build your career behind the brands that start the day.

Join Entyce Beverages Coffee & Creamer in Isando, where we produce some of South Africa’s favourite brands, including Frisco, Koffiehuis, Hug in a Mug, House of Coffees and Ellis Brown.

From production and engineering to quality, planning, maintenance and supply chain, you’ll work alongside specialist teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where what you do matters.

Build your skills, take ownership and grow your career behind iconic brands with Entyce.

Why Join National Brands Limited (NBL)?

• Make an Impact: Contribute to producing South Africa’s favourite coffee and creamer brands, influencing daily life.
• Innovative Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking environment that encourages product and process improvement.
• Career Development: Access a range of roles and growth opportunities at one of NBL’s 5 world-class facilities.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, team-driven environment where your contributions matter.

Step Into a Role That Makes an Impact!

We’re seeking a Millwright - Processing to drive success at NBL Coffee and Creamer in Kempton Park, Gauteng. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the high-speed packaging machinery and will report directly to the Maintenance Foreman.

Job Specification

Key Performance Areas:

• Carry out maintenance, repair, and fault-finding tasks to ensure machine availability for production to reach targets
• Maintain pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical equipment on machinery.
• Perform electrical and mechanical planned fault-finding, maintenance, installation, and repair of all machinery.
• Set timing, cams, and limits on equipment as per manufacturers’ specifications.
• Investigate root causes of plant failures.
• Support with project implementation.
• Communicate downtime data to the Engineering Foreman and ensure downtime targets are met.
• Work with food processing equipment, conveyors, homogenisers, high-pressure pumps, bag filtration, knowledge of spray drying, and general factory equipment.

Minimum Requirements

Experience:

• At least 3 years’ post-trade experience as a Millwright in high-speed packaging machines and plant equipment maintenance and repairs within an FMCG environment.
• Knowledge of food processing equipment, conveyors, homogenisers, high-pressure pumps, bag filtration, and spray drying equipment are

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12
• Trade-tested as a Millwright at an accredited training facility

Additional Requirements

• Working at heights - essential
• Working in confined space - essential
• Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
• Pneumatic and Electro-Pneumatic systems
• PLC programming and VSD set-up knowledge is advantageous.
• Knowledge of QMS, HACCP and GMP - advantageous
• Permit issuing - advantageous
• TIG welding - advantageous

Take the Next Step with us

Join a leader in FMCG with a proud history and exciting future. If you're passionate about quality, innovation, and teamwork, Entyce Beverages offers a rewarding career.