Millwright - Potchefstroom at Mr Price Group

Job Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

• We are seeking a skilled Millwright to join our team at King Foods. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining plant production equipment, ensuring its reliability and efficiency through preventative and planned maintenance. This role is critical in enabling the Production Department to meet its operational targets

Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Ensure the reliability, availability, and full capacity utilization of machinery by performing both planned and preventative maintenance to enhance operational efficiency.
•  Execute electrical and mechanical maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting to keep equipment in optimal working condition and ensure continuous, efficient performance. 
• Perform routine inspections, lubrication, and adjustments to prevent breakdowns and diagnose mechanical issues with motors, pumps, belts, gears, and other components. 
• Rewire electrical machinery to improve performance, safety, and operational efficiency, while troubleshooting and resolving issues with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems as needed. 
• Overhaul spare or outdated machinery to ensure quick availability during breakdowns and reduce plant downtime. 
• Install, align, and assemble machinery and equipment, ensuring proper setup and functionality for production needs.
• Follow a preventive maintenance schedule to ensure all equipment runs at optimal performance and adhere to best engineering practices and company procedures to minimize downtime. 
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximize plant efficiency and recommend performance improvements to reduce downtime. 
• Comply with company health and safety rules and the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and replacements, and provide detailed reports on machinery conditions.

Qualifications
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Matric (or equivalent).
• N3 Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering.
• Millwright Trade Test certification.
• 3+ years of experience as a Millwright in a similar role, preferably in manufacturing and FMCG.
• 3 years of experience in an FMCG environment.
• 3 years of experience in an electro-mechanical environment.

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Proficiency in Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably DMS.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Technical expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and repairing equipment faults.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members and reporting maintenance issues.
• High energy levels, discipline, and operational effectiveness.
• Good knowledge of electrical controls, including variable speed drives and motors.
• Basic understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).