Maintenance Technician (Millwright)
University of Fort Hare • Western Cape, ZA
30+ days ago
Job description
Firgrove - My client, a well-established company within the FMCG and fruit industry has a career opportunity for a Maintenance Technician (Millwright) to join their team.
The ideal candidate will be a trade-tested Millwright and have 3 – 5 years maintenance experience in preferably a FMCG / food processing / packaging environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, repair and optimise production, packaging, refrigeration and plant utility equipment to ensure maximum reliability, performance and availability.
- Execute preventative maintenance schedules, respond promptly to breakdowns and perform structured fault-finding to minimise downtime.
- Support uninterrupted production through safe, efficient and compliant maintenance practices aligned with food manufacturing, quality and safety standards.
- Identify improvement opportunities, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and assist with effective asset management to enhance overall operational efficiency.
Minimum Requirements
- Trade-tested Millwright
- 3–5 years maintenance experience in preferably a FMCG / food processing / packaging environment
- Experience working with automated production equipment
- Strong fault-finding ability across mechanical and electrical systems
- Experience working with: 3-phase motors, Variable speed drives, Pneumatic systems, Industrial sensors
- Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and machine schematics
- Must be able to work rotational shifts and weekends
- Self starter
- Analytical and problem solver
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Key Accountabilities
- Production Equipment Reliability
- Preventative Maintenance Execution
- Utilities and Infrastructure Support
- Maintenance Systems and Stores Control
- Health, Safety and Food Compliance
Indicators of Effectiveness
- Overall equipment effectiveness
- Attend to all breakdowns as well as minor maintenance in the targeted turnaround period
- Maintenance costs versus budget
- Maintenance schedule attainment
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