FTC Millwright - Springs at McCain Foods

Purpose of the Job:

• To maintain plant equipment in good operational condition to ensure-
• 98 % plant availability,
• that line rates are met, 
• that equipment function at the required standards to meet product quality standards and to minimize waste

Job Accountabilities:

• 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 the 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.

Safety: Work to McCain Safety and Food Safety requirements

• Ensure that equipment is in a safe and operational condition according to McCain Safety and Food Safety requirements, - AIB and HACCP as well as

Key Elements of Safety.

• Work according to and practice 5S Principles.
• Work according to OHACT and other applicable Acts.

Cost: Draw and record spares and breakdown details through SAP.

• Identify, update and review critical spares requirements and report to the relevant Superintendent.

Cost: Implement cost reduction / efficiency measures on all resources - water, electricity, steam and air.

• Participate in MDI Process.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, make proposals and implement approved improvements.

Job Holder Requirements

• School: Gr 12 and N3                               
• Certificates: Valid Trade Test Certificate (Millwright)
• Willingness to work shifts (night) and overtime as per operational requirements.
• Previous experience in an FMCG environment for at least 5 years. Experience in the Food Industry would be advantageous.