Overview
Millwright Jobs in Potchefstroom, North-West, South Africa at Tiger Brands
Title: Millwright
Company: Tiger Brands
Location: Potchefstroom, North-West, South Africa
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- 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- Overhaul spare or outdated machinery to ensure quick availability during breakdowns and reduce plant downtime.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.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:
Key Skills 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).
Qualification and experience:
- 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.