Artisan: Millwright

Job Advert Summary

We are looking for a qualified and motivated Millwright to join our team in Heilbron. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing electromechanical maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, and continuous improvement activities to ensure optimal plant reliability and production efficiency.### Minimum Requirements

• Trade tested Millwright
• N levels in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or National Diploma in Engineering
• Technical experience: PLC, SCADA, VSDs, electrical and mechanical fault finding, instrumentation and calibration, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, motor control, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and process equipment
• Own Toolbox
• 3+ years’ experience in applying technical concepts in a food manufacturing plant
• Willing to work overtime, shifts and do stand-by duties if necessary
• Work in extreme conditions
• Willing to work in confined spaces
• Experience in working with spray drying equipment and processes will be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities

Assemble, install, test and maintain any mechanical and electrical equipment

• Maintain and repair of plant and equipment to ensure optimal reliability and availability
• Conduct fault-finding and analysis of machine condition and failures
• Optimize machines with pro-active approach to continuous improvement
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative measures
• Provide technical and specialist support to the maintenance and production team
• Conduct all maintenance activities in accordance with GMP, food safety, quality, health and safety standards

Conduct ad-hoc activities

• Conduct preventative maintenance and instrument verification/calibration according to prescribed schedules and work orders
• Complete job cards and update records
• Identify and implement opportunities for energy and cost saving through effective maintenance practices
• Perform modifications in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Participate in Way Better teams