Artisan: Millwright - George at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

Job Description    

• To maintain sufficient maintenance stocks in accordance with maintenance department requirements and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust, when necessary, plant set points to ensure effective and efficient running of plants.
• Inspection of all electrical and mechanical equipment on Bakery site
• Monitor and inspect plant for potential and existing defects
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment
• Fault finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment
• Installation and project work as required
• Check report books daily and liaise with Maintenance Manager on action to be taken on reported defects.
• Report any defects noticed while performing normal functions
• Perform breakdown functions on electrical and mechanical equipment at the Bakery

Qualification Requirements    

• Appropriate engineering qualifications (trade test + N3 and N6)
• MERSETA qualification essential

Experience Requirements    

• Minimum 5 -year experience within a Baking and environment post qualification
• Hands on knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems
• Experience with scales, speed drives, pneumatic, electrical, instrumentation and hydraulics
• Must be able to read and update electrical drawings
• Experience with electrical power distribution (medium and low voltage)
• Knowledge of safety checks on mechanical equipment in accordance with OHSA

Other Requirements

• Pressurised environment
• Shift position
• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as per shift roster
• Candidates are required to have their own tools
• Required to work overtime as a result of breakdowns and planned maintenance when required

Key Outputs    

• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to function in a team
• Computer skills with a proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to read drawings
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Assist with other jobs that may reasonably be required within the maintenance department