Job Description    

• RCL Foods is looking for an experienced Millwright Artisan to join our Pie’s division in Krugersburg. The purpose of the role is to ensure that all manufacturing equipments are serviced and maintained according to specifications and in line with good engineering practice.

Minimum Requirements    

• N3 – N6 or NCV Technical qualifications
• Millwright Trade Test

Knowledge

• Knowledge of conveyor belts, wire meshes modular belts, bearings, make use  mechanical/electrical tools 
• Knowledge and skill of operating production line
• Basic knowledge of fitting
• Basic Knowledge and skill of operating Ammonia and glycol plant
• Knowledge of PLC’s and VSD’s machine
• Knowledge of AC and DC Machines
• Knowledge of boilers and air compressors
• Knowledge Ovens, flow rappers, cooking Pots, cuber machines, Tumbler 
• machines X-rays, Metal detectors, Pie lines, Spirals freezers, Mixers and Vacuum 
• pumps, DEJONG and Handtmann machines 
• Knowledge of Food safety and hygiene requirements
• Basic knowledge of different types of lubricates
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements

Skills

• Problem-solving skills
• Listening skills
• Be able to work within a team
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail

Experience and Training 

• 2 – 5 years’ experience as Artisan in the FMCG industry

Experience and Training  

• Ability to solve machine problems such as noise bearings, damage wire meshes, air and water pipes leaks, crimpers blades, spikes, blockers and crimpers blow offs.
• Ability to analyse when there are components or units of machine are not working as they should or are malfunctioning 
• Customer Relationships 

Internal

• Liaise with production management and machine operators and staff. 
• Liaise with Ecowise cleaning team and management 

External

• Liaise with suppliers and contractors 

Decision Making

• Decide on which parts needs replacement and any additional work required in  daily basis
• Decide on additional activity that is required to improve performance of the  machines
• Report any defects pickup during machine stripping to ensure is correct either  immediately or during the weekend activities

Competencies

• Demonstrate high degree of planning and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Read, analyze, understand electrical, electronic and engineering drawings and  tolerances
• Work in the framework of a team
• Attention to detail and deadline driven
• Adhere to principles and values
• Apply good governance principles
• Build interpersonal tolerance and teamwork practices
• Must conform to contractual obligations
• Be prompt and courteous
• Training on root cause analysis
• Basic training in fitting 
• Forklift training
• Food safety and hygiene training
• Occupational Health and Safety training
• HT Switching
• PLC and VSD training 

Communication

• Ability to communicate well in all levels
• Ability to read and write

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Repair failures on equipment’s to restore functionality of the equipment 
• Carry out preventative maintenance work including daily inspections on the  machines, report and resolve any defects to ensure that equipment is kept in  optimal conditions
• Carry out root cause analysis to prevent re-occurrence of failures 
• Ensure job cards are completed timeously and all relevant information is captured
• Ensure all equipment is made safe before work is carried out and all safety  equipment is functional at all times 
• Carry out continuous and focussed improvements on machines and processes
• Assist production team in machine start-ups and set-ups when necessary
• Plan spares and arrange with service providers for pre-planned maintenance  activities
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and repair failures to bring equipment back to optimal functionality
• Do fault-finding, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems and apparatus including basic PLC fault-finding
• Define and follow Standard Maintenance Procedures for repair of electrical  systems
• Perform other duties as assigned, including spiral freezer blockages or repairs,  and mechanical fitting work such as follows:
• Replacing bearings 
• Replacing shafts
• Fixing motors
• Attending to gearbox failures
• Replacing and tightening of v-belts and chains
• Fixing water and pneumatic pipe lines
• Building conveyors for specific usages and building of covers for machines
• Attending to fault finding on hydraulic power packs
• Welding – TIG and arc (mostly working on stainless steel)
• Basic Operating Lathe, polishing old and new shafts, bushes, new pins, new  rollers
• Basic operating hydraulic press, drill press and plate bender
• To comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant
• Senior Artisan Millwright
• legislation and RCL Foods policies and when carrying out maintenance repairs on  production lines
• Adhere to Quality and Food Safety requirements 
• Ensure ongoing implementation (and where possible improvement) of the Quality  and Food Safety system through the systematic implementation of the relevant  food safety requirements as defined in the Food Safety RACI Matrix and relevant  policies and procedures (SOP’s)