Millwright - Grain Field Chickens Abattoir , Reitz at VKB Group

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12/NQF4.
• Valid Millwright Trade Certificate (essential).
• Wireman's license will be advantageous.
• N3 Electrical Qualification.
• Knowledge of transformers 11Kv to 400V.
• Strong knowledge of pumps.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Millwright.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the FMCG environment.
• Experience working on generators.
• Code B driver’s license.
• Good understanding of the OHS Act.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• 24/7 standby availability may be required.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Travel to off-site locations including municipality sites and farms may be required.
• Manual dexterity required to use power and hand tools.
• Frequently noisy working environment.
• Hazards associated with the trade.
• Work both indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to work in temperatures of -25 degrees.
• Must be able to work on his own.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be prepared to work shifts and on weekends.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and detailed repair drawings related to equipment and machinery.
• Dismantle equipment when required for repair or transportation and reassemble it at the appropriate time.
• Move equipment to appropriate site for repair or maintenance to avoid contamination or workplace safety hazards.
• Create solid foundations for machines on-site and instruct other abattoir and/ or Municipality workers about safe and efficient interaction with machinery and equipment.
• Align and calibrate machinery and equipment parts as required for efficient and safe operation.
• Travel to Municipality site (sometimes multiple sites per day) to attend to or maintain equipment/ infrastructure.

Municipality Infrastructure:

• Water works.
• Sewerage works.
• Pump station.
• Water pipelines.
• Sewerage lines.

Grain Field Chickens Equipment:

• Holding room.
• Electrical & mechanical maintenance at Workers Trust’s M5 & Shine Away Chicken Farms.
• Report machine failure and breakdowns to management, record it on the daily log sheet and ensure job cards are filled in correctly and signed off by production and maintenance.
• Must have provable working experience in the maintenance of the above-mentioned equipment.
• Any other required as per Maintenance Manager.
• Comply with occupational health and safety requirements as per GFC standards and procedures.