Millwright Artisan - Krugersdorp at RCL Foods

Job Description    
At RCL FOODS we Grow what matters!

• RCL Foods is looking for an experienced Millwright to join our Pie's division in Krugersdorp. The purpose of the role is to ensure that all manufacturing equipments are serviced and maintained according to specifications and in line with good engineering practice.

Minimum Requirements    

• N3 – N6 or NCV Technical qualifications
• Millwright Trade Test
• 2 - 5 years’ experience as Artisan in the FMCG industry

Knowledge

• Knowledge of conveyor belts, wire meshes modular belts, bearings, make use mechanical/electrical tools
• Knowledge and skill of operating production line
• Basic knowledge of fitting
• Basic Knowledge and skill of operating Ammonia and glycol plant
• Knowledge of PLC’s and VSD’s machine
• Knowledge of AC and DC Machines
• Knowledge of boilers and air compressors
• Knowledge Ovens, flow rappers, cooking Pots, cuber machines, Tumbler machines X-rays, Metal detectors, Pie lines, Spirals freezers, Mixers and Vacuum pumps, DEJONG and Handtmann machines
• Knowledge of Food safety and hygiene requirements
• Basic knowledge of different types of lubricates
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Repair failures on equipment’s to restore functionality of the equipment
• Carry out preventative maintenance work including daily inspections on the machines, report and resolve any defects to ensure that  equipment is kept in optimal conditions
• Carry out root cause analysis to prevent re-occurrence of failures
• Ensure job cards are completed timeously and all relevant information is captured
• Ensure all equipment is made safe before work is carried out and all safety equipment is functional at all times
• Carry out continuous and focussed improvements on machines and processes
• Assist production team in machine start-ups and set-ups when necessary
• Plan spares and arrange with service providers for pre-planned maintenance activities
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and repair failures to bring equipment back to optimal functionality
• Do fault-finding, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems and apparatus including basic PLC fault-finding.
• Define and follow Standard Maintenance Procedures for repair of electrical systems;
• Perform other duties as assigned, including spiral freezer blockages or repairs, and mechanical fitting work such as follows:
• Replacing bearings, 
• Replacing shafts 
• Fixing motors 
• Attending to gear box failures 
• Replacing and tightening of v-belts and chains 
• Fixing water and pneumatic pipe lines; 
• Building conveyors for specific usages and building of covers for machines; 
• Attending to fault finding on hydraulic power packs 
• Welding – TIG and arc (mostly working on stainless steel); 
• Basic Operating Lathe, polishing old and new shafts, bushes, new pins, new rollers; 
• Basic operating hydraulic press, drill press and plate bender 
• To comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation and RCL Foods policies and when carrying out maintenance repairs on production lines 
• Adhere to Quality and Food Safety requirements 
• Ensure ongoing implementation (and where possible improvement) of the Quality and Food Safety system through the systematic implementation of the relevant food safety requirements as defined in the Food Safety RACI Matrix and relevant policies and procedures (SOP’s). 

Deadline:14th January,2026