Millwright – Qpro Feeds: Vrede (REF: 2025042) needed at VKB Group

Job Description

• The ideal team player will be a qualified Millwright to join our team in Vrede.
• The incumbent will be responsible for the overall maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic and mechanical machinery and equipment in the feed mill.
• Preventative maintenance as well as meaningful reporting on breakdowns and equipment output will also be strong focus

Requirements

• Qualified Millwright (N3)
• Mechanical experience would be advantageous
• Valid Trade Certificate: Millwright issued by QCTO and or an accredited institution (SETA)
• Must be able to do Welding/ Tacking
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act
• At least 3-years proven work experience in the manufacturing and agriculture environment.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical documents such as blueprints and drawings
• Must be able to do measurements accurately
• Basic math skills/ Calculations of measurements
• Wireman’s licence will be advantageous
• Computer literacy in Windows as well as programming of PLC’s and related electronics
• PLC as well as VSD experience will be advantageous (preferably Allen Bradley).
• Familiar with high-voltage connections
• Willingness to work shifts as well as standby duty

Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, test and commission electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and systems at the plant.
• Work on electrical transmission- and distribution equipment.
• Fabricate, fit and repair parts for machines and related equipment.
• Ensure high availability of plant- and mobile equipment.
• Reduce breakdowns and downtime period to limit financial losses.
• Standby duty after hours to assist with plant breakdowns.
• Continuous fault finding on plant machinery and other equipment.
• Planned Preventative Maintenance on OnKey (PRAGMA)
• Upkeep and management of Critical Spares List to limit downtimes due to waiting periods.
• Reporting on downtimes, breakdowns and other maintenance aspects on a monthly basis.

Skills Required

• Ability to function independently as well as in a team
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Communication skills and good people relations in the workplace 
• Ability to work under pressure and extended hours
• Medically fit