Millwright (Fixed Term Contract) at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL Foods is seeking a Millwright Artisan on a Fixed Term Contract to join our Beverages Division. The role will be based in Pretoria West and reports to a Senior Artisan.
• The purpose of this role is to ensure that all manufacturing equipment’s are serviced and maintained according to specifications and in line with good engineering practice.

Minimum Requirements    
Education and Qualification

• Grade 12 or N5 –N6 or NCV Technical qualifications
• Millwright Trade Test
• Wireman’s licence 

Experience and Training

• 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 Handman machines
• Knowledge of Food safety and hygiene requirements
• Basic knowledge of different types of lubricates
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements

Skills

• Problem solving skills
• Listening skills
• Be able to work within a team
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail

Competencies

• Demonstrate high degree of planning and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Read, analyze, understand electrical, electronic and engineering drawings and tolerances
• Work in the framework of a team
• Attention to detail and deadline driven
• Adhere to principles and values
• Apply good governance principles
• Build interpersonal tolerance and teamwork practices
• Must conform to contractual obligations
• Be prompt and courteous
• Training on root cause analysis
• Basic training in fitting
• Forklift training
• Food safety and hygiene training
• Occupational Health and Safety training
• HT Switching
• PLC and VSD training

Problem Solving

• Ability to solve machine problems such as noise bearings, damage wire meshes, air and water pipes leaks, crimpers blades, spikes, blockers and crimpers blow offs.
• Ability to analyse when there are components or units of machine are not working as they should or are malfunctioning

Communication 

• Ability to communicate well in all levels
• Ability to read and write

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Repair failures on equipment’s to restore functionality of the equipment
• Carry out preventative maintenance work to ensure that equipment’s performance is at ultimate output
• Carry out root cause analysis to prevent re-occurrence of failures
• Ensure job cards are completed timeously and all relevant information is captured
• Carry out daily inspections on the machines and report any defects that may have noticed
• Ensure all equipment is made safe before work is carried out and all safety equipment are functional at all times  
• Decide on which parts needs replacement and any additional work required
• Decide on additional activity that is required to improve performance
• Assist production team in machine start-ups and set-ups every morning
• To organise and pre-planned maintenance activities on the basis of repairing plant machineries
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Do maintenance repair and troubleshooting for electrical systems and apparatus.
• Define and follow Standard Operating Procedures for repair of electrical systems;
• Identify and suggest new approaches or best known methods to foster continuous improvement;
• 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).

Internal

• Liaise with production management and machine operators and staff.
• Liaise with Ecowise cleaning team and management         

External

• Liaise with suppliers and contractors
• Decide on which parts needs replacement and any additional work required in daily basis
• Decide on additional activity that is required to improve performance of the machines
• Report any defects pickup during machine stripping to ensure is correct either immediately or during the weekend activities

Deadline:31st March,2026