Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking a Senior Artisan to join our Milling Division. The role is based in Pretoria West and will report to the Engineering Manager. 
• The purpose of this role is to oversee the implementation of task execution to ensure quality delivery and track facilities actions/activities to ensure timeous completion of work. The senior artisan has to give continuous feedback and report issues/challenges relating to the facilities task to the foreman. The successful individual, incumbent, would be expected to assign and co-ordinate daily activities.

Minimum Requirements    

• Option 1: Matric, N5 Mechanical Certificate, and Trade Test Certificate as a Fitter or Fitter & Turner, Millwright Trade Qualification
• Option 2: Matric, N5 Electrical Certificate, Trade Test Certificate as an Electrician, and Installation Electrician Certification
• 3 to 5 years of Supervisory experience in the Milling or Production Industry
• Strong Leadership Skills with excellent Planning and Communication abilities
• Experience in conducting structured Root-Cause Analysis (RCA)Additional
• Valid EB / Code 8 Drivers License
• Computer literacy – MS Office Suite
• Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, callouts, and work overtime
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces

Safety and Compliance:

• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act 85 of 1993) and related company Safety Protocols.
• Review the audits completed based the GMR 2.7 inspections, ensuring all findings are addressed and clsoed based on a Pragma system.
• Compliance with safe wok procedures and safety regulations.
• Promote a zero-harm culture by adhering to safety, health, environmental, and security policies
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards in the workshop and designated work areas.
• Regular review and maintenance of site demarcation, safety systems, and barriers.

Technical Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficient in Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), specifically Pragma Onkey 5 (Onkey 5 Plus).
• Knowledge of Store Inventory Management Systems and engineering maintenance techniques

Strong understanding of:

• Engineering machine components (e.g., shafts, bearings, V-belts, drives, contactors, conveyors, motors, circuit breakers)
• Built environment structures (e.g., concrete, layer works, and facilities regulations under OSHA)
• Hazardous environments, including gas and dust risks
• Food safety standards (advantageous) – FSSC 22000

Work Approach & Leadership Abilities:

• Adherence to all safe working procedures outlined in company safety manuals.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Methodical and systematic approach to work, with comfort in both office and hands-on environments.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset, anticipating potential issues and implementing corrective actions
• Goal-oriented, stable, and decisive under pressure
• Effective leadership skills, including experience in handling industrial relations (IR) issues
• Willingness to take accountability for maintenance across multiple sites, including the main site, oil plant, Delfos, and associated facilities
• Hands-on and administrative expertise, with high technical aptitude and in-depth knowledge of Flour Mill machinery & spares
• Demonstrate strong leadership and accountability for all deliverables

Experience and Training

• 3 to 5 years of Supervisory experience in the Milling or Production Industry

Problem Solving

• Troubleshoot and fault find relating to fabrication requirements that falls within ambit of responsibility

Customer Relationships

Internal

• Oversee and stand-in to direct all facilities employees on behalf of the foreman.
• Alignment and operational drive with colleagues from other departments within the plant or production facility.
• Liaise with all production, operational, planning and engineering personnel for clear engagement.
• Clear reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Foreman.
• Strategize and clear out the critical objectives with the engineering & facilities foreman.
• Communicate and engage with Quality Assurance, Risk Coordinator

External

• Supplier and Contractor engagement

Decision Making

• Make operational decisions that fall within the ambit of responsibility

Leadership / Supervision

• Must be able to lead within defined areas of responsibility.
• Provide clear directions to the welder where applicable.
• Supervise contractors where applicable.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Core Senior Artisan’s Roles:

• Ensure efficient and high-quality maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.
• Oversee the implementation and execution of key projects in collaboration with the technical team.
• Develop and execute the facilities projects roadmap.
• Implement and manage SLAs for key facility services, including fire system maintenance and air-conditioning, to automate service delivery.
• Conduct engineering problem-solving to maintain high equipment uptime.
• Drive team engagement by conducting bi-annually one-on-one discussions to track individual KPIs.
• Oversee maintenance budget expenditures within approved thresholds.
• Deliver on workshop performance objectives in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and facilities maintenance, along with project execution.
• Facilitate training and upskilling of subordinates/ teammates.
• Provide 24-hour coverage for mechanical and electrical engineering matters (standby rotation as required).
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with the work order system.
• Maintain professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Write work instructions and conduct planned job observations.
• Assess and coordinate the department overtime within set thresholds.
• Foster a strong teamwork culture and enforce the disciplinary code of practice when necessary.
• Drive performance and accountability within the team.
• Translate blueprints into layouts, fabricate required items, and install them safely.
• Conduct inspections per OHS, manufacturing, and company standards, reporting defects and breakdowns.
• Monitor the condition of equipment structural components and determine repairs, replacements, or upgrades.
• Have a thorough understanding on how to weld various materials, including mild steel and stainless steel,
• General understanding on how to operate boiler making equipment and machinery.

General Electrical Maintenance:

• Schedule &/or perform maintenance on electrical equipment, LV AC/DC motors, transformers & MV system.
• Conduct fault finding and troubleshooting on electrical systems.                                                                   
• Ensure routine inspections are carried out as per schedule and develop the necessary schedules where not available.
• Monitor and evaluate installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment.
• Perform basic field and PLC fault-finding. maintain, apply basic programming and troubleshoot AC & DC Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).

General Mechanical Maintenance:

• Perform preventative, corrective, and reactive maintenance.
• Identify and address maintenance concerns proactively.
• Comply with food safety standards (FMCG experience is an advantage). Diagnose and correct mechanical faults in machinery and equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test equipment to detect malfunctions and record all maintenance and repair work performed.
• Direct and train workers in installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Plan – assembly, installation, or repair work on piping/aspiration systems, plumbing, carpentry and water/sewer/stormwater lines.
• Assist and provide support in performing fault-finding on mechanical equipment
• Ensure daily routine inspections are completed and provide ad hoc assistance as needed.