Millwright

Position Title: Millwright
Position Type: Temporary
Position Location: Springs
Requisition ID: 32054
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Millwright on a Fixed term contract of 3 months to be based at the Springs site. The successful candidate will report to the Maintenance Superintendent.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To work shifts or dayshift, in the Springs McCain plant on the machinery and other related equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect machines for faults and report on and repair faulty conditions.
• Complete maintenance schedules and inspections on services plant
• Remove and install equipment where and when required.
• Overhaul machines by stripping, examining, replacing and repairing faulty parts, then reassemble and replace overhauled machines
• Inform supervisor of potential failures and carry out repairs
• Assist supervisor in maintaining equipment and machinery in a safe and operational condition according to McCain Loss Control and Maintenance Policies
• Maintain and service all equipment to ensure maximum availability.
• Ensure plant availability is kept up to the standard of 97%
• Perform any other related tasks which may be designated to incumbent
• List all materials required and forward list for ordering.
• Assist in repositioning of equipment i.e. lengthening or shortening of electrical cables, reposition cables and switchboards
• Connect and disconnect electrical systems where and when necessary
• Ensure electrical distribution panel is locked after completion of any work and prior to leave site
• Parts needed follow up and installations
• Perform shift work.
• Perform shut down work when required.
• Responsible for dedicated areas in plant.
• Move and install machines as required
• Fabricate and install chutes, wipers scrapers etc. to ensure proper product flow
• and minimize product spillage
• Alter machines to improve performance and limit downtime
• Commission new electrical installations or alterations ensuring that it is operational and may be used safely
• Diagnose cause of breakdown
• Repair faults on site
• Replace faulty machinery where applicable and take machinery to workshop for repairs and overhauls where necessary.
• Attend to electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Follow up on breakdowns to ensure completion.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric
• Trade test and N3
• Min 5 Year experience as a Millwright

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Maintenance and Schedules
• Installations
• Breakdowns
• Safety
• House keeping

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The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
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Job Family: Engineering & Technical
Division: South Africa
Department: Springs Engineering Mechanical
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Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)