Position Title: Millwright 

Position Type: Temporary

Position Location: Springs 

Requisition ID: 32054 

 

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Millwright on a Fixed term contract of 3 months to be based at the Springs site. The successful candidate will report to the Maintenance Superintendent.

 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To work shifts or dayshift, in the Springs McCain plant on the machinery and other related equipment.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspect machines for faults and report on and repair faulty conditions.Complete maintenance schedules and inspections on services plantRemove and install equipment where and when required.Overhaul machines by stripping, examining, replacing and repairing faulty parts, then reassemble and replace overhauled machinesInform supervisor of potential failures and carry out repairsAssist supervisor in maintaining equipment and machinery in a safe and operational condition according to McCain Loss Control and Maintenance PoliciesMaintain and service all equipment to ensure maximum availability.Ensure plant availability is kept up to the standard of 97%Perform any other related tasks which may be designated to incumbentList all materials required and forward list for ordering.Assist in repositioning of equipment i.e. lengthening or shortening of electrical cables, reposition cables and switchboardsConnect and disconnect electrical systems where and when necessaryEnsure electrical distribution panel is locked after completion of any work and prior to leave siteParts needed follow up and installationsPerform shift work.Perform shut down work when required.Responsible for dedicated areas in plant.Move and install machines as requiredFabricate and install chutes, wipers scrapers etc. to ensure proper product flowand minimize product spillageAlter machines to improve performance and limit downtimeCommission new electrical installations or alterations ensuring that it is operational and may be used safelyDiagnose cause of breakdownRepair faults on siteReplace faulty machinery where applicable and take machinery to workshop for repairs and overhauls where necessary.Attend to electrical and mechanical breakdowns.Follow up on breakdowns to ensure completion.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

MatricTrade test and N3Min 5 Year experience as a Millwright

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Maintenance and SchedulesInstallationsBreakdownsSafetyHouse keeping

 

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The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates.

 

 

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
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Job Family: Engineering & Technical      
Division: South Africa 
Department: ​Springs Engineering Mechanical ​
Location(s): ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Springs || ZA - South Africa : Eastern Cape : Port Elizabeth || ZA - South Africa : Free State : Bloemfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bapsfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bedfordview || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bronkhorstspruit || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Johannesburg || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Katlehong || ZA - South Africa : KwaZulu-Natal : Durban || ZA - South Africa : Limpopo : Marble Hall || ZA - South Africa : Mpumalanga : Delmas || ZA - South Africa : North West : Lichtenburg || ZA - South Africa : Other : Reference job description || ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : CapeTown || ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : George 

Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)