Senior Artisan

Rcl Foods; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Artisan to join their Milling Division in Pretoria. This role involves overseeing maintenance activities, ensuring quality delivery, and coordinating daily operations. The successful candidate will work closely with the engineering team to implement key projects and maintain high equipment uptime. With responsibilities ranging from conducting root-cause analysis to managing maintenance budgets, this position offers a dynamic work environment where leadership and technical skills are paramount. If you are passionate about engineering and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in the Milling or Production Industry.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.
• Conduct engineering problem-solving to maintain high equipment uptime.
• Foster a strong teamwork culture and enforce the disciplinary code.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Planning Skills

Communication Skills

Root-Cause Analysis (RCA)

Ability to work at heights

Ability to work in confined spaces

Education

Matric and N5 Mechanical Certificate

Trade Test Certificate as a Fitter or Millwright

Matric and N5 Electrical Certificate

Trade Test Certificate as an Electrician

Tools

MS Office Suite

PLC programming

Boiler making equipment

Job description

RCL FOODS is seeking a Senior Artisan to join our Milling Division. The role is based in Pretoria West and will report to the Engineering Manager.

The purpose of this role is to oversee the implementation of task execution to ensure quality delivery and track facilities actions/activities to ensure timeous completion of work. The senior artisan has to give continuous feedback and report issues/challenges relating to the facilities task to the foreman. The successful individual, incumbent, would be expected to assign and co-ordinate daily activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Option 1: Matric, N5 Mechanical Certificate, and Trade Test Certificate as a Fitter or Fitter & Turner, Millwright Trade Qualification
• Option 2: Matric, N5 Electrical Certificate, Trade Test Certificate as an Electrician, and Installation Electrician Certification
• 3 to 5 years of Supervisory experience in the Milling or Production Industry
• Strong Leadership Skills with excellent Planning and Communication abilities
• Experience in conducting structured Root-Cause Analysis (RCA)Additional
• Valid EB / Code 8 Drivers License
• Computer literacy – MS Office Suite
• Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, callouts, and work overtime
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and high-quality maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.
• Oversee the implementation and execution of key projects in collaboration with the technical team.
• Develop and execute the facilities projects roadmap.
• Implement and manage SLAs for key facility services, including fire system maintenance and air-conditioning, to automate service delivery.
• Conduct engineering problem-solving to maintain high equipment uptime.
• Drive team engagement by conducting bi-annually one-on-one discussions to track individual KPIs.
• Oversee maintenance budget expenditures within approved thresholds.
• Deliver on workshop performance objectives in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and facilities maintenance, along with project execution.
• Facilitate training and upskilling of subordinates/ teammates.
• Provide 24-hour coverage for mechanical and electrical engineering matters (standby rotation as required).
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with the work order system.
• Maintain professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Write work instructions and conduct planned job observations.
• Assess and coordinate the department overtime within set thresholds.
• Foster a strong teamwork culture and enforce the disciplinary code of practice when necessary.
• Drive performance and accountability within the team.
• Translate blueprints into layouts, fabricate required items, and install them safely.
• Conduct inspections per OHS, manufacturing, and company standards, reporting defects and breakdowns.
• Monitor the condition of equipment structural components and determine repairs, replacements, or upgrades.
• Have a thorough understanding on how to weld various materials, including mild steel and stainless steel,
• General understanding on how to operate boiler making equipment and machinery.

General Electrical Maintenance:

• Schedule &/or perform maintenance on electrical equipment, LV AC/DC motors, transformers & MV system.
• Conduct fault finding and troubleshooting on electrical systems.
• Ensure routine inspections are carried out as per schedule and develop the necessary schedules where not available.
• Monitor and evaluate installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment.
• Perform basic field and PLC fault-finding. maintain, apply basic programming and troubleshoot AC & DC Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).

General Mechanical Maintenance:

• Perform preventative, corrective, and reactive maintenance.
• Identify and address maintenance concerns proactively.
• Comply with food safety standards (FMCG experience is an advantage). Diagnose and correct mechanical faults in machinery and equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test equipment to detect malfunctions and record all maintenance and repair work performed.
• Direct and train workers in installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Plan - assembly, installation, or repair work on piping/aspiration systems, plumbing, carpentry and water/sewer/stormwater lines.
• Assist and provide support in performing fault-finding on mechanical equipment
• Ensure daily routine inspections are completed and provide ad hoc assistance as needed.