Shift Millwright

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

To ensure that all machines and equipment are kept in a good and reliable condition, for maximum production at lowest electrical & mechanical downtime. Overall responsibility for the electrical & mechanical maintenance and repairs on machines and buildings. Will be required to be available after hours and on standby as and when the situation calls for it.

PLANNING & PRODUCTIVITY

· Ensure that maintenance on machines, equipment and buildings are performed on a continuous basis and to the right quality standard.

· Responsible for shutdown work and electrical/mechanical maintenance on machines.

· Responsible for permanent corrective actions in the event of breakdowns.

· Developing inventory lists and ensuring spares are made available.

· Repairs of any damage or faults found.

· Attend to breakdowns on machines as soon as possible.

· Service and repair electric motors where needed.

· Inspect and repair any faults / hot connections on the electrical reticulation system.

· Inspect and replace any mechanical components that are worn or not functioning correct, i.e. belts, pulleys, bearings, gears, shafts, etc

· Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules on electrical/mechanical equipment.

· Assist in changeovers of machines between different products.

· Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or replace parts as needed

HEALTH & SAFETY

· All electrical/mechanical installation work that is undertaken must meet accepted electrical/mechanical standards and to comply at all times with the OSH Act.

· Maintain and update legislated registers as required by law i.e. Portable Electrical Equipment, Earth Leakages etc.

· Test electrical systems and components to ensure proper functioning

· Calibrate equipment to provided specifications

· Complete required documentation of repairs and service information as well as job cards

SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT

· Identification and reporting of potential risks or issues concerning machines, equipment or personnel that could cause financial or operational damage.

· Responsible for the integrity of all electrical/mechanical safety devices used on all machines and equipment.

· Responsible for good housekeeping and safe working environment in the electrical/mechanical workshop.

ADHOC TASKS

· Assisting with ad hoc tasks and enquiries if and when required.

· EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

· A minimum 5 years' post apprenticeship experience.

· Qualification: Trade tested Millwright or Fitter & Turner

· Advantageous: FMCG and previous experience working in a paper mill.

REQUIREMENTS - EXPERIENCE

· Have excellent communication skills

· Have a sound technical and multidisciplinary knowledge of the plant and process.

· Have a sound knowledge of the OSH Act and Regulations

· Have good knowledge of pumps (centrifugal, PDP, multistage, split casing, vacuum, etc) including stripping, repair and replacement

· Have good knowledge of gearboxes, pipes, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, seals, etc. This includes stripping, repair and replacement.

· Have good knowledge of agitators, pulpers, refiners including stripping, repair and replacement.

· Have good knowledge and practical skills on general machine shop work (centre lathe, milling machine, etc)

· Have good knowledge of motor fitment and coupling alignment including pulley and belt fitment

· Have good knowledge of roll repair and replacement

· Must be proficient in Siemens S5 and S7 PLC’s, DC drives and AC drives and variable frequency drives.

· Knowledge of different type of sensors, pneumatics and AC drives.

· Electrical fault finding with the aid of schematic diagrams.

· Ability to take responsibility and accountability as per his scope of work

· Working knowledge of scalar systems would be beneficial.

Pay: R30 000,00 - R35 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person