Millwright – Packaging needed at AVI Limited

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Carry out maintenance, repair and fault-finding tasks to ensure machine availability for production to reach targets
• Maintain pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical equipment on machinery.
• Perform electrical and mechanical planned maintenance Installation and repair of all machinery.
• Set timing, cams and limits on equipment as per manufacturers’ specifications.
• Investigate root causes of plant failures.
• Support with project implementation.
• Communicate downtime data to the Engineering Foreman and ensure downtime targets are met.
• Work with VFFS packaging machinery, food processing equipment, conveyors, Multi-head weighers, Bosch Flow and roll wrap machines, CAMA Case packing, Cermex, Cam, Klik-klock, robotic palletizers and general factory equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• At least 3 years experience as a Millwright in high-speed packaging machines and plant equipment maintenance and repairs required within an FMCG environment.

Qualifications:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Trade tested as a Millwright at an accredited training facility
• Completed Mechanical / Electrical Engineering qualification or minimum N4 qualification

Additional Requirements:

• Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
• Pneumatic and Electro-Pneumatic systems
• PLC programming and VSD set-up knowledge is advantageous Knowledge of QMS, HACCP and GMP’s is an advantage

Competencies:

• Working Together
• Thinking Analytically
• Maintaining Productivity
• Minimising Risk
• Staying Composed
• Articulating Information
• Embracing Change
• Attention to detail