Cape Town Region: Junior Millwright (Seafood Industry) posted by Ellahi Consulting

Industry: Import/ Export of Seafood Salary: Market-related Location: Atlantis Industrial, Western Cape Contract type: Permanent with a 6-month probation period. Working hours: Mondays Fridays: Dayshift: 08h00 17h30 or 06h00 15h30 or Nightshift: 17h30 03h00 Hours may fluctuate due to operational requirements, standby and weekends/public holidays will be required. Candidate must be flexible. Job purpose: Construction and maintenance of machinery to ensure optimum production output is achieved. Experience needed: At least 2 years work experience within an FMCG/manufacturing environment. Exposure in food processing will be advantageous Prior exposure to the protein industry (e.g., meat, fish, dairy, etc.) will be highly advantageous Experience in instrumentation, PLC (S5), AC/DC drives and HMI will be advantageous. Experience in using industrial hand tools and power tools. Knowledge of HACCP, food safety and SOPs will be advantageous. Qualifications/Skills: Trade Test Certificate: Millwright (red seal). Wiremans license will be advantageous. Understand blueprints and technical instructions. Training completed in the safe handling of ammonia will be advantageous. Computer literate in Ms Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams. Requirements Ability to work at heights and climb on ladders, stairways and work off platforms. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong planning and multitasking abilities to meet deadlines. Have a get it done attitude and are skilled at removing barriers. Honesty, Integrity & Reliability. High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision making. Apply urgency in work done report faults urgently, act urgently; results orientated. Critical thinking capabilities. Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities. Accept and act on short notice changes with a positive attitude. Open to change and learning new systems. Must be flexible due to work demands. Have own reliable transport. Key responsibilities: Diagnosing and rectifying all electrical, instrument and mechanical faults utilising engineering systems and practices to ensure the plant is adequately supported for maximum up time. Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts. Repair and lubricate machines and equipment. Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools etc. Lead installation and dismantling of machinery and equipment according to layout drawings, blueprints and other drawings. Assist in supervising and coordinating activities assigned to maintenance team to ensure effective service levels and minimal plant downtime. Working independently and with others to solve mechanical and technical problems. Assist Maintenance team with general maintenance not necessarily trade related. Adhere to strict safety guidelines and cognizant of safety risks.