Millwright Artisan - Pretoria West

RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands, including Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Selati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which reflects our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that truly matters.

Visit our website: www.rclfoods.com

RCL Foods is looking for an experienced Millwright to join our Bakery in Pretoria West.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain workshop, plant and all responsible areas
• Fault finding on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Performs various types of welding and fitting repairs in the factory
• Mechanical and electrical maintenance
• Preventative Maintenance of all equipment
• Attend to Electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Standby duties and shift patten when required.
• Chillers, Compressors, Boiler and Generator basic experience required
• Attends to breakdowns timeously in order to minimise production downtime.
• Fault finding on PLC, VSD and related equipment.
• Identify cost saving initiatives and implement
• Guides, trains and coordinates the functions of the artisan assistant.
• Undertake regular planned job observations to minimise risks.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• VSD and relay control circuit fault finding.
• Strong PLC understanding preferably Siemens and Mitsubishi
• Electrical fault finding, improvement projects.
• Knowledge of photo electric and proximity switches is essential
• Good written, verbal skills, planning & co-ordinating skills
• Ability to work independently and good technical ability
• Troubleshooting, fault finding skills

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric
• N4 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• Trade Test - Millwright
• Minimum 6 years FMCG maintenance experience, bakery experience will get preference
• Code 08 drivers licence essential