Maintenance Tradesperson

SUMMARY:
Trade-tested Millwright, Boilermaker, Fitter, Turner etc

POSITION INFO:

MAINTENANCE TRADESPERSON

Our client, a leading milling and animal feed products company, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Tradesperson to join their team in Bloemfontein!

•  Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
•  Salary: R20,000 - R30,000 (R35,000 Max)
•  Industry: Milling & Food Manufacturing (FMCG)

Essential Qualifications: 

•  National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NQF 4)
•  Trade Test Certificate
•  5+ years post-trade experience (REQUIRED)
•  Agricultural or FMCG experience REQUIRED
•  Code 8 driver''s license and own transport

Essential Experience:

•   5+ years post-trade experience in agricultural or FMCG environment
•  Strong mechanical and manufacturing experience
•  Food manufacturing industry experience essential
•  Experience with industrial and agricultural machinery
•  Electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Key Responsibilities:

Preventative Maintenance: 

•  Conduct daily routine inspections of machinery and equipment
•  Perform breakdown repairs and maintenance
•  Execute scheduled preventative maintenance and services

Plant Maintenance: 

•  Install or upgrade equipment as instructed
•  Utilize problem-solving techniques to address failures
•  Complete shut down maintenance as per schedule
•  Complete all assigned job cards and documentation

Fault Finding: 

•  Daily inspection and fault finding of machines
•  Diagnose root cause of mechanical malfunctions and repair
•  Log faults for shut down maintenance
•  Report major faults to Maintenance Manager

Supervisory & Mentorship:

•  Daily management of maintenance assistants
•  Share technical knowledge for career development
•  Identify skill gaps within team
•  Coach and develop others

Safety & Compliance: 

•  Maintain safe work environment with proper lockout procedures
•  Complete daily HACCP records
•  Practice "clean as you go" housekeeping standards
•  Ensure food safety and quality compliance

Key Competencies: 

•  Time management and task prioritization
•  Accuracy and attention to detail
•  Critical thinking and analytical abilities
•  Manual dexterity and quality workmanship
•  Coping with pressure and reliability
•  Safety consciousness and fault-finding skills
•  Ability to train and coach staff