South Africa: Opportunity for a Maintenance Millwright in Food Manufacturing posted by Christopher Alexandra Recruitment
Posted on 2025-07-04 00:00:00
| Employer | Christopher Alexandra Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Category | FMCG Wholesale |
| Location | South Africa / South Africa |
Job Summary
Wage: $47.70/hr. (Ticketed), $39.00/hr (non-ticketed) + 2.00/hr. Night Shift Premium + Bonus
Shift: flexibility to work in day or night and weekends
As a Maintenance Millwright on our team, your primary responsibilities will include examination, troubleshooting, replacement/repair of a wide variety of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic components. In addition, you will provide technical support to our production team during runtime hours to ensure optimal functionality of all production equipment within the facility. Utilizing our internal asset management system, your daily downtime routine will include preventative, corrective and facility maintenance. Additional tasks/duties maybe required to meet operational demands.
Key Requirements:
- Must be available to work Weekends and Overtime as needed
- Fast paced working environment
- High Emphasis on Team Work
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Manufacturing Equipment Troubleshooting
- Preventative Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Facility (Building) Maintenance
- Fabrication/Welding/Machining
- Previous Food Manufacturing Experience An Asset
- Electrical Knowledge An Asset
Job Responsibilities:
- Read equipment manuals and blueprints to successfully complete installations, troubleshooting and repairs
- Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Inspect and examine equipment to identify irregularities and malfunctions
- Adjust equipment and repair/replace defective components
- Operate tools such as lathes and milling machines to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of equipment
- Assemble equipment prior to installation using hand/power tools and welding equipment
- Participate in continuous improvement projects to optimize equipment safety, efficiency and reliability
- Complete Work Orders according to PM and CM schedules
- Comply with all applicable legislative and Bakery food safety, health and safety and environmental policies and procedures
- Ensure that work area is clean of debris and hazards at all times
- Work in a safe manner in accordance with provincial and internal LOTO policy
- Perform other related duties as assigned or required
The Ideal Candidate:
- Ticketed in the Millwright Trade
- Minimum 3 years experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment (Food manufacturing is highly preferred)
- High aptitude with Mechanical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems (Required)
- Proven track record working with Lathes, Milling Machines and Welding Equipment (ARC, TIG, MIG)
- Above average problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs
- Thrives in a team environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Basic knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Excel, Outlook)
- Focuses on continuous self-improvement
Additional Perks:
- Premiums for additional Certifications
- Dual Ticket Premium
- Annual Tool Allowance
- Annual Safety Boot Allowance
- Competitive Pension/Benefit Plan
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