Millwright - Trade Test

SUMMARY:
Our client based in Ottery - Western Cape produce bespoke rigid plastic packaging (bottles, jars, containers, tubes, roll-ons, caps etc.) in a multitude of shapes, colours, materials and sizes for a variety of industries (personal care, home care, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, automotive and agriculture).
Specialist: Toolroom & Design Services:
From initial packaging development and design to the intricacies of mould design, manufacturing, and maintenance, that provide a full spectrum of services to bring your concepts to life.

POSITION INFO:

Role: Millwright : Trade Test
Industry: Plastic Packaging
Location: Ottery - Western Cape

Tertiary Education
Matric
Minimum N3 in millwright trade theory and trade tested
Experience 5 years' experience post trade test

Requirements
Clear criminal record

Competencies: 

• Sound understanding of drawings
• Fundamentals of fault finding and equipment testing
• Have knowledge and understanding of:
• Workshop / Tool room work 
• Utilization of the full range of hand and power tools (including welder, milling machine, lathe).
• Technical principles and drawings (e.g. assemblies and spare part finding, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric).
• Making proper sketches for part manufacturers.  Assigned equipment.
• Sound knowledge on Heath & Safety and safe working procedures

• Installation of electrical and mechanical related equipment.
• Fault finding and problem solving.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to act decisively and urgently.
• High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Process (material feeding and drying, injection moulding and reheat stretch blow moulding).
• The technology applied in all processes utilized in the factory, related to mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics.

• Able to make good business aligned decisions whilst maintaining maintenance standards, practices & procedures in line with defined and communicated authority and as per instructions

• Ensure escalation to the appropriate level of authority.

• Ensure transparent, responsive and open communication between colleagues

• Fault analysis and problem solving:
• Do fault analysis and problem solving in many different fields of expertise, depending on complexity together with Maintenance Manager / team and as assigned by Maintenance Manager.

• Work shop.
• Services room and its technical equipment for compressed air and cooling water.
• Technical infrastructure (building, water and air supplies).company bakkie.
• Identify, immediately report and rectify all technical areas of concern on assigned equipment.
• Recognize and report problems to Maintenance Manager on other than the assigned equipment.

• Rectify any defective equipment or tooling as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
• Know when to improvise, be innovative, but remember to follow with the proper repair.
• Assist Maintenance Manager in identifying when to involve suppliers (e.g. toolroom or external suppliers) 

• Develop maintenance plans and check lists on assigned equipment together with
• Maintenance Manager / Team.
• Ensure maintenance on assigned equipment is done at required intervals according to the plans:
• By yourself.
• By service suppliers as agreed by Maintenance Manager.
• Document maintenance according to the plans.
• Ensure general maintenance on equipment (oil and grease) as agreed with responsible person

• Identify spares needed for assigned equipment.
• As a preventative measure identified during maintenance checks.

• Building of racks, stands, dividers, etc. using wood, steel, concrete and other building materials.
• Factory installations (e.g. pipe work, electrical cabling together with electrician, machine installation).

• Have an overview what needs to be done and report to Maintenance Manager.
• Give completion dates and fulfill tasks required by Maintenance Manager.
• Ensure sound relationships and communication with internal work-related staff (other technical team members, Production, Planning, etc.) 
• Plastics Toolroom / Technical department, suppliers, etc.).
• Work efficiently.
• Strive for improvement, research and make suggestions.

• Log jobs performed.
• Contact external suppliers as agreed with Maintenance Manager to assist in solving problems (quotes on service, spare parts, etc.).
• Report tools needed to Maintenance Manager

• Have an overview of existing stock for equipment.
• Spare part analysis (= keep stock vs. source at breakdown).
• Likelihood of wear/breakage vs. cost vs. delivery time.
• Report parts needed to Maintenance Manager and assist in decision to have on stock or source at breakdown.
• Assist Maintenance Manager in ordering process (e.g. prepare documents, follow up on orders).
• Plan for the year ahead, assist Maintenance Manager with work on budget for maintenance.

• Ensure and enforce that aspects in area of responsibility conform to Health and safety requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in area of responsibility (e.g. ensure cleanliness of technical areas, stores, workshops and machines).
• Work safely and report on safety hazards or issues.

• Food safety standards are site specific and at these sites employees should:
• Apply the site’s food safety principles and standards.
• Report any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor/Manager
• Comply to and maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in relation to the Company’s FSMS (Food Safety Management System).

• Keep abreast of innovation and technical improvements for further self development and the development of the company.
• Keep contact to your key suppliers and discuss with them.
• Read operator manuals of machines.
• Read literature that has to do with your position on the internet, Google 
• Realistic assessment of own strengths and development areas and undertake actions to address weaknesses.
• Teamwork and co-operation.
• Self-Management.
• Leadership and interpersonal relationship.
• Product and service quality.

• Perform additional tasks as required (e.g. help each other out if needed).
• Work overtime when needed, including weekend and night call-outs. 
• Ensure team knows what to do and where to find information if you are not available.
• Inform yourself about and apply the company's principles and standards. 
• Set an example, be a role model for your team and others in the way you work and behave.