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Millwright is a multi-skilled artisan responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and optimization of mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant operations. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and supporting production targets through proactive and reactive maintenance activities.WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Making sure machinery is available and utilized to full capacity
- Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance to improve operational efficiency on all machines assigned to the position
- Electrical and mechanical maintenance and repairs on equipment such as boilers, sterilizers, conveyors, pumps, etc.
- To minimize plant downtime through efficient & effective maintenance in line with good engineering practice
- Rewiring of electrical machinery with a view to effective improvements
- Overhaul spare / old machinery to be available when breakdowns occur
- Work in full compliance with the approved safety regulations such as LOTOTO
- Read blueprints and schematic drawings to understand how machinery should be assembled
- Working on Hydraulic and pneumatic machines with PLC circuits
- Aligning pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, electric motors and pulleys.
- Always maintaining 5s and hygiene standards in line a food manufacturing plant
- Company’s Standard Operating Procedures
- To efficiently manage stocks of spares & equipment needed to maintain plant
- Maximize Plant efficiency through continuous improvement
- Supervision and training of assistants and apprentices
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:
Minimum Qualifications
- Matric or equivalent
- N3 Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering
- Millwright Trade Test
Attributes & Competencies
- Technical skills – mechanical and engineering
- Teamwork – working effectively with others
- Analytical – apply fault finding techniques to diagnose and repair equipment
- Communication – communicate effectively with others
- High energy levels, disciplines and operationally effective
- Prepared to work Shifts
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In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
Skills Required
- Matric or equivalent
- N3 Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering
- Millwright Trade Test
- Mechanical and electrical maintenance skills
- Experience with PLC circuits, hydraulics and pneumatics
- Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings
- Knowledge of LOTOTO (Lockout-Tagout) and safety procedures
- Maintain 5S and food manufacturing hygiene standards
- Teamwork, communication and analytical fault-finding skills
- Prepared to work shifts
What We Do
Our portfolio of iconic household brands is the vehicle for our mission. As one of Africa's largest listed FMCG manufacturers, our core business is ensuring these everyday foods and beverages nourish lives from the biggest cities to the smallest villages. Our iconic brands are well-known in South Africa, and our products cater for every meal and occasion. Our portfolio also includes leading brands in the home and personal care segments, and we have a growing presence in Africa. Our purpose is to nourish and nurture more lives every day. The Tiger Brands product range remain consumer favourites year-after-year including brands like Koo, Fattis and Monis, Jungle Oats, All Gold, Purity, Oros, Ingrams, Doom and Tastic Rice. Read our Privacy Policy here for when you share your contact information with us: https://www.tigerbrands.com/contact-us
