Millwright (Refrigeration)

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

Job summary

A leading South African poultry producer is seeking a Millwright (Refrigeration) at their County Fair plant in Fisantekraal. The ideal candidate will perform maintenance tasks, requiring specific trade qualifications and prior experience in refrigeration. Skills in communication and teamwork, along with the ability to work in pressure, are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Millwright Trade Certificate required.
• Previous experience in refrigeration plants is essential.
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance.
• Attend to electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Fault finding and repairs in Ammonia plant.

Skills

Computer literacy

Team Player

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Millwright/ Electrical/ Refrigeration Trade Certificate

Minimum N4 qualification

Wiremen’s license

PLC and VSDs certificate

Job description

Astral, a leading South African integrated poultry producer, has Millwright (Refrigeration) opportunity at County Fair, Primary Processing Plant Fisantekraal.

The primary focus of this position is to perform routine and scheduled maintenance in the plant, including the ammonia plant.

Qualifications

• Millwright/ Electrical/ Refrigeration Trade Certificate (Section 13 and served apprenticeship)
• Minimum N4 qualification in the relevant field
• Wiremen’s license will be advantageous
• PLC and VSDs certificate and experience will be advantageous
  
  

Experience

• Previous experience in a refrigeration plant, ammonia plant is a key requirement
• Computer literacy: basic MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook)
  
  

Other Requirements

• Must be a team player and able to work with minimal supervision
• Willing to work shifts and overtime
• Fluent in English and an additional official language
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work in a highly pressurized environment
• Must be deadline driven
• Must have own reliable transport
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

• Routine and scheduled maintenance in the plant
• Attend to electrical and mechanical maintenance on machinery in the plant
• Dismantle, move, assemble, install and align equipment and machinery
• Ensure electrical reticulation is maintained in good working order
• Repair and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Fault finding and repairs in Ammonia plant
• Repair basic electrical circuitry and components and testing of units to evaluate electrical and mechanical operation
• New installations, modifications, upgrades and repairs to machinery and systems
• Maintain plant and equipment in a safe and acceptable overall condition
• Assist with search and rescue in Refrigeration plant room in the unfortunate event of Ammonia release
• Stand-in for Foreman and Operators when necessary
• Implementing of 20 Keys/ HACCP/ Risk Control and apply general housekeeping rules