Jnr Millwright

My client, a giant in the manufacturing industry, is looking for an exceptional Junior or recently qualified Trade Tested Millwright. Must be Electrically strong. Must have working knowledge and experience in PLC. You must have a minimum of 2 years post-Trade Test qualification experience in the manufacturing industry. Must be exceptionally strong in maintenance. Must be strong in electrical, PLC, and hydraulic presses (will be an advantage). This is a demanding role, we are looking for true go-getters and career-orientated individuals. You must be willing to work tough hours and be totally committed to the industry. JOB DETAILS: The incumbent in this position will ensure optimum plant availability & efficiency by maintaining and repairing plant and equipment according to engineering specifications and safety standards. Key Responsibilities: Create and maintain a safe & healthy working environment in the department. Ensure asset availability conforms to agreed KPIs. Asset Management to maintain equipment in standard condition. Financial controls of maintenance budgets. Consumable and critical spares requests, updates, and verification. Daily line inspections and repairs. Carry out PRAGMA inspections, adhoc, breakdowns and preventative maintenance. Shutdown action plan and execution. Safety custodian for area of responsibility and ensure compliance. Shutdown resource allocation. Standby duties and call-outs. General housekeeping and ensure OHSAct compliance. Record and achieve set KPIs. Waste reduction and elimination. Training of department maintenance team and process controllers. Rebuild and continuous improvement projects/initiatives. Reporting unsafe acts and conditions. Ensure Process Controllers adhere to process controls standards. Maintain standards in the plant and adhere to all safety rules and procedures Maintain production machines, electrically driven machines and electronic control gear React to breakdowns expediently Diagnoses, fault finds and repairs equipment failures so as to effectively minimise machine downtime Dismantling, fault detection, repairing. Maintenance, reconstruction and installation of machinery Propose modifications to equipment for better performance or safety improvements Control Job Card information and conduct checks Active involvement in the developing implementing and maintaining Preventative Maintenance System Further essential responsibilities: Diagnoses, fault finds and repairs equipment failures to effectively minimise machine downtime Ensures test equipment is well maintained. Carries out shift work under the pre-planned roster. Carries out planned maintenance schedules to required standards. Checks that all relevant information for the updating of drawings is collated and is accurate and correct. Attends training courses as and when required. Covers for other multi-skilled artisans for leave, training, and sick leave. Installation of electrical & mechanical equipment. Liaises with production personnel in his assigned areas and other engineering staff as and when required. Coaches operators on best operating practices and autonomous maintenance tasks. Submits suggestions for improvements within his sphere of operations. Participates in Shift Base Units, plant teams, and focus teams. Reports unsafe acts and conditions to the appropriate management level. Compiles shift reports and ensures proper shift handover as per the procedure. Adheres to the environmental policy and procedures of reducing waste, preventing spills, meeting environmental targets, and complying with hazardous chemical procedures and environmental legal requirements. Maintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace. Investigate incidents (SHEQ) and identify root causes of Non-Conformances and correct deviations Understand the SHEQ requirements of Section Attending to breakdowns: Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation Fault finding in various fields including Electrical, Mechanical Fitting, PLCs, Variable Speed Drives, Hydraulics, and Pneumatics. Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings Competent with Isolation and Lock-out procedures Ability to work on Overhead cranes, electro-pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, basic instrumentation, and basic auto-electrical equipment. Required Minimum Qualification / Experience: Millwright Trade Test Certificate (Mechanical & Electrical) Computer Literate Excellent maintenance skills SAP spares ordering experience MECHANICALLY Sound and ELECTRICALLY Strong PLC experience Hydraulic presses experience. Hand-on approach and pride in work performed Total commitment to product quality Plan, organize, and control costs Minimum 2 Years qualified as an Artisan, with experience in maintenance in an Electronic engineering environment Programming and Fault Finding Knowledge of Safety Rules and Regulations Reporting to: FACTORY MANAGER Key Competencies / Skills: Problem-solving Resilience Initiative / Proactive Self-awareness Positive attitude Willing to work long hours Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment Ability to work without supervision

Location: Hammanskraal, ZA

Posted Date: 12/20/2024