Millwright: Packaging
National Brands Limited Akasia, Gauteng
Job Description
Health and Safety:
- Consistently follow and promote safe working practices.
- Comply with all company health and safety policies and procedures.
Maintenance:
- Set up machinery in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot packaging and food-processing equipment, including conveyors, Ishida multi-head weighers, Bosch and Betapack form-fill-seal machines, and FastBack feeding systems.
- Configure timing, cams, and limit settings on equipment.
- Ensure machinery is available and running efficiently to meet production targets.
- Perform maintenance, repairs, and fault-finding activities.
- Service and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
- Conduct planned electrical and mechanical maintenance.
- Install, upgrade, and repair machinery as required.
Problem Solving & Projects
- Investigate root causes of equipment or plant failures.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives within the factory.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of engineering projects.
- Execute machine modifications and project-related tasks.
Customer Service
- Provide responsive engineering support to ensure the production department receives excellent service.
Downtime & Reporting
- Accurately report engineering downtime data to the Engineering Foreman.
- Ensure downtime reduction targets are achieved
Requirements
Experience:
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Millwright in high-speed packaging machines and plant equipment maintenance and repairs required within a FMCG environment.
- Experience on one of the following: cartoning and case packing machines, Cermex, Bosch, Multi-head weighers or Robotic palletising equipment will be advantageous
Qualifications:
- Matric / Grade 12
- Trade tested as a Millwright at an accredited training facility
- Completed Mechanical / Electrical Engineering qualification or minimum N4 qualification