Millwright - Springs at McCain Foods

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric
• Trade test and N3
• Min 5 Year experience as a Millwright