Specialist Artisan at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL Foods is seeking a Specialist Artisan to join our Spreads Division at Siqalo Foods. The role will be based in Boksburg and report to the Engineering Superintendent.
• The purpose of this role is to provide multidisciplinary engineering and operations skills to ensure general maintenance is carried out within prescribed guidelines. The responsibility of the role includes installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical and mechanical plant machinery, equipment, and fixtures. It also consists of ensuring that work is in accordance with relevant codes of practice and standards.

Minimum Requirements    
Education and Qualification

• Completed N4 and relevant Trade Test Mechanical/ Electrical/Millwright.

Experience and Training

• Minimum 6 years of experience is required
• Experience with high-speed packaging machinery and processing plant will be an advantage.
• Driver’s license essential.
• Flexible to work shifts.
• To be willing to do the required stand-by duty.
• To ensure that all callouts are answered promptly and efficiently.
• To be willing to perform work outside of normal working hours.

Knowledge and Skill

• Work safety.
• Knowledge of different types of machinery and tools.
• Critical thinking.
• Complex problem solving.
• Analytical skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Problem Solving

• Identify root causes for machine breakdowns
• Skills gaps of artisans in their area

Customer Relationships

Internal:

• Engineering Manager
• Production Manager
• Process EngineersInstrumentation Superintendent
• Engineering Superintendent
• Maintenance Planner
• Plant Controller
• Artisans
• Engineering Store Supervisor

External:

• Contractors
• Suppliers

Decision Making

• Repairs and maintenance related decisions
• Time frame pf discission impact – daily and weekly
• 5 reports for work planning and execution.
• Incumbent needs to allocate work for the artisans in the area of responsibility.

Competencies

• Leading self – Ensure that they execute their work timeously and be proactive in determining maintenance task and sourcing the necessary spares.
• Leading others – Communicate maintenance requirements for the area of responsibility. Plan leave and T&A for artisans of responsibility.
• Leading performance – Contribution to performance management and coaching of artisans in the area of responsibility.

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Duties & Responsibilities    
Leadership

• Management of time and attendance for artisans in the area of responsibility.
• Management of the day-to-day activities and outputs of all team members across 3 shifts. Monitors KPI’s and implements corrective actions.
• Train and mentor the team to improve performance and reduce downtime.
• Drives company behaviours, beliefs, and morale within the team.
• Supports and advises the operators around responsibility on the execution of their tasks.
• Plan and manage leave roster.
• Performs work inspections and checks for completeness of tasks and compliance with legislative, SHEQ and in-house maintenance procedures.
• In conjunction with Maintenance Planner and Superintendent, determines material, equipment, and supplies.
• Gives input into the feasibility of projects by reviewing equipment and compatibility with installation.
• Gives input into Capex planning.
• Gives input into annual factory shutdown planning.
• Participate in problem-solving. Must be able to handle/understand problems encountered with machinery and find a solution with urgency.

Repairs and Maintenance

• To ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Focuses on assembling, installing, testing, inspecting, and maintaining the use of hand tools and power tools.
• To be proactive in identifying potential faults/breakdowns before they occur. by Inspecting instruments and electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards and defects.
• Diagnoses and interprets problems (fault finding) to optimize production output and carries out the plant repairs.
• Makes recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Involved in WCM activities.
• Ensures that service levels are maintained at the required standards by carrying out all breakdown, preventative, and predictive maintenance effectively.
• Drive breakdown reductions off analysing breakdowns, complying with the PPM requirement and implementing Continuous improvements
• Participates in strategic engineering plans to deliver maintenance and breakdown reduction benefits (RCM).
• Identifies the major engineering losses in his area and investigates using Kaizen problem-solving methodology. (Fishbone, 5 Why, etc.)
• Draws up, coaches and develops engineering skills to other maintenance and operational staff using OPL and SOP’s.
• Communicate outstanding job cards to Engineering Superintendent and Engineering Maintenance Planner.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools. Locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

Storage Repairs and Maintenance

• To ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Focuses on assembling, installing, testing, inspecting, and maintaining the use of hand tools and power tools.
• To be proactive in identifying potential faults/breakdowns before they occur. by Inspecting instruments and electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards and defects.
• Diagnoses and interprets problems (fault finding) to optimize production output and carries out the plant repairs.
• Makes recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Involved in WCM activities.
• Ensures that service levels are maintained at the required standards by carrying out all breakdown, preventative, and predictive maintenance effectively.
• Drive breakdown reductions off analysing breakdowns, complying with the PPM requirement and implementing Continuous improvements
• Participates in strategic engineering plans to deliver maintenance and breakdown reduction benefits (RCM).
• Identifies the major engineering losses in his area and investigates using Kaizen problem-solving methodology. (Fishbone, 5 Why, etc.)
• Draws up, coaches and develops engineering skills to other maintenance and operational staff using OPL and SOP’s.
• Communicate outstanding job cards to Engineering Superintendent and Engineering Maintenance Planner.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools. Locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

Storage and Maintenance of Tools

• Monitor that power tools, hand tools and maintenance equipment are kept in good working condition and stored safely.
• Report broken tools/equipment to the Engineering Superintendent and Engineering Maintenance Planner.
• Perform duties as per requirements to eliminate downtime or eliminate hazards/safety issues.
• Ensure that all tools are kept safe and in good working condition as well as updating the tool register.

General assistance to facilities staff

• Manage and maintain own toolbox.
• Maintain workshop and storage areas .
• Cleaning of the premises after maintenance.
• Assist with adhoc projects and work.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping principles in the department at all times, including all equipment and surroundings. Ensure all unused items are removed from the operating area and stored correctly

Safety, Health. Environment, Risk and Quality (SHEQ)

• Do risk assessment(s) in own area of responsibility.
• Maintain a secure and safe working environment.
• Adhering to standard operating procedures, safe maintenance procedures, company policies and procedures, HACCP and safety, health and environmental policies and procedures at all times.

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Manage colleagues and employees’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate the willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

Deadline:26th August,2025