Millwright

Reference: 10894 CDS Consultant:
Carina de Swardt Job Description

• Maintain the highest occupational safety standards, ensuring a zero IOD’s.
• Ensure compliance with all standards, including BRC (latest issue), GFCO, Halal, and Kosher requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment by applying 5S principles.
• Achieve high operating efficiency, targeting 99% machine availability.
• Perform maintenance on all mechanical and electrical equipment within the plant.
• Conduct routine safety checks on equipment to ensure compliance and reliability.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and repairs to keep equipment in optimal working condition and meet supply demands.
• Ensure all operations, processes and maintenance activities align with hygiene, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Work as required to resolve breakdowns or urgent maintenance tasks and implement corrective actions to quickly restore production efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, overhaul, and rebuild machinery and sub‑assemblies as required.
• Repair and troubleshoot machinery in line with established procedures, completing all necessary documentation.
• Continuously assess equipment performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, equipment reliability and achieve cost savings.
• Support production teams during changeovers, equipment setup, and optimization of packaging lines.
• Source and order spare parts, obtain pricing, and manufacture components using machine shop equipment when required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support maintenance and production operations.

• Recognized Millwright trade test certification.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in FMCG or food packaging manufacturing.
• Computer literacy for maintenance reporting and job card systems, as well as Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Proficiency in mechanical and electrical fault‑finding, repair, and maintenance of packaging machinery.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and analytical skills to identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Strong knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and automated systems used in FMCG packaging lines.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and OEM manuals.
• Skilled in executing and improving preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Experience with condition monitoring and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Competence in documenting maintenance activities accurately and in compliance with factory standards.
• Knowledge of critical spares management and ability to advise on inventory requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced FMCG environment.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and respond to breakdowns as required.

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