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Millwright

Country Bird Holdings

Germiston, Gauteng

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Millwrights maintain both the mechanical and electrical side of plant machinery, which is why they are among the best-paid artisans in South Africa. A trade test is required.

Job description

Job Advert Summary

Supreme Processing is seeking an experienced Millwright Artisan to join our Further Processing Plant. The successful candidate will support production reliability by ensuring machinery and utilities are maintained at optimal performance levels. This role is critical in minimizing downtime and supporting continuous production.

Minimum Requirements

Qualified Millwright (Red Seal) – mandatory
Minimum 2–3 years’ experience as a millwright, preferably in poultry/food manufacturing/FMCG
Ability to troubleshoot in fast-paced production environments
Knowledge of job card systems, maintenance planning, and work prioritization
Strong problem-solving and analytical ability
Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Maintenance

Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installation on production equipment, conveyors, coating machines, freezers, Fryers, cookers, and packaging equipment.
Conduct fault finding on electrical control systems, PLC-driven systems, sensors, motors, and VSDs.
Execute routine and preventative maintenance according to schedules and job cards.
Inspect and maintain refrigeration units, compressed air systems, and utilities essential to production.
Conduct breakdown repairs urgently to minimize production downtime.
Maintain accurate records of all maintenance tasks and ensure job cards are closed out weekly.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure work is completed in line with food safety/FSSC, and health and safety requirements.
Adhere to bio-security protocols and site hygiene standards at all times.
Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures and participate in SHE meetings when required.

Administration & Team Support

Assist with co-ordination of maintenance planning, spare parts requirements, and inventory control.
Work closely with production teams to resolve equipment issues and recommend improvements.
Be available for standby, overtime, weekend work, and call-outs when operationally required.

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