Qualified Millwright - Johannesburg Gauteng

• Matric (Standard 10) or recognized equivalent qualification
• Trade Test Certification (Millwright)
• At least 5 (five) years working experience, a strong aptitude for electrical fault finding and trouble-shooting, experience in hydraulics and pneumatics, and be able to liaise effectively with suppliers for spares specifications and requirements.
• Located in Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging or surrounding areas in the Sedibeng Area
• Good working knowledge and experience in steel manufacturing, as well as a good understanding of PLC’s and general programming (Siemens S5/S7 preferably) would be an added advantage.
• Be prepared to work overtime and be placed on standby when required.
• Be prepared to use their initiative and be able to complete tasks successfully and expeditiously with minimum supervision.
• Able to demonstrate good communication skills and be fully literate in English.
• Be a strong team player and have a passion to learn new things.
• Exposure to world class manufacturing techniques like Lean Manufacturing, TPM and
• Six Sigma would be an added advantage.

Duties:

Daily, Weekly, Monthly KPI’s

• Maintenance of machinery and plant as a whole and specific designated individual responsible area to ensure continued mechanical operation.
• To report to the Maintenance Manager any problems or faults and breakdowns occurring within the plant.
• To plan and discuss preventative maintenance with the Maintenance Manager.
• To comply with the standby schedule, safety requirements as prescribed by Company and any requirements of the OHS Act that are indicated as your responsibilities by the Maintenance Manager.
• Has the authority to stop any machine or practice that is unsafe, or not producing quality products – in consultation with either the supervisor, maintenance manager or factory manager.
• To develop and improve all aspects of the production lines technically.
• To correctly complete work orders issued to him or generated by him, and to return them to the Maintenance Manager. (E.g. the fabrication of machinery / safety guards according to drawings, refurbishing machinery and moving parts, attending to breakdowns.
• To furnish the Maintenance Storeman by writing in the order book and signing it with all relevant information to allow him to accurately order any spares or parts that may be required, and to follow up on progress.
• Complete all downtime reports as well as planned maintenance schedules for the allocated lines. This includes the planned shut down maintenance.
• To help cultivate harmonious relations between the maintenance department and other departments.
• Maintenance to power packs (oil and filter changes).
• To lubricate machines / moving parts / chains and conveyors with the correct grease and oils.
• To assist with production related tasks as and when required.
• Relationships: Factory Management, Safety and Quality Coordinator, CIC, Line Supervisors, Maintenance personnel.

Skills

• Must have an interest in repairing and building production machinery.
• Knowledge of automated and computerized machinery.
• Physical strength and stamina.
• Ability to understand and visualize layout from reading floor plans and drawings.
• Good eye hand coordination.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Put personal and co-worker safety first in everything that you do.

Safety

• Safety is extremely important and the employee will be responsible for:
• Following all the company’s safety rules and policies.
• Wearing safety equipment and PPE.
• Reporting all dangerous or unsafe behavior to the supervisor or the manager.
• Never to engage in any unsafe act.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

ü  Adhere to and uphold the Company Vision and Mission Statement and Company Business Way principles.

ü  Be prepared to work overtime and be placed on standby when required.

ü  Able to demonstrate good communication skills and be fully literate in English.

ü  Fault finding and troubleshooting aptitude

ü  Attention to detail

ü  Apply initiative and be able to complete tasks successfully and expeditiously with minimum supervision and within precise limits or standards or accuracy.

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