Millwright

About the position

Our client based in Johannesburg is seeking a Millwright to join their team.
Health and Safety responsibilities:

• Responsible to monitor the departmental compliance to HSE cardinal rules and re-enforcement of department’s safety culture.
• Ensure implementation of the set SOPs
• Report USACs, near misses, incidents and injuries to the Line Manager and SHEQ.
• Inspect all safety devices as per PM schedules and keep record (E/Stops, speed monitors, rope switches, Castell key units, etc)
• Adhere to LOTO procedure prior to commencing work on any equipment.
• Ensure risk assessment processes and inspections are followed and reviewed prior to the commencement of shift.
• Work in close relation to the SHEQ officer for safety measures.
• Ensure the departmental baseline risk assessment recommendations are followed and implemented.

Performance responsibilities:

• Ensure all safety devices are checked on a regular basis with proper record keeping (E/Stops, speed monitors, rope switches, Castell key units, etc).
• Ensure maintenance of lighting for compliance with legal illumination requirements in the plant, and offices by conduct regular maintenance to replace faulty or flickering lights.
• Implement the 5s principle in area of responsibility.
• Perform lubricating maintenance, cleaning activities, and repair of tools, machines, and equipment.
• In real-time attend to breakdowns, and installations on the plant and off site (admixture site).
• Clean strainers and inspect flexible piping for wear and blockages, and check tanks condition off site (admixture site).
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance functions.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot on vacuum, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot pumps, fans, bearings, and conveyance systems.
• Plant equipment integrity and functionality at 97% for the electrical function.
• Ensure all weighing equipment’s are calibrated.
• Ensure daily equipment inspections are conducted and reported on the same day.
• Contribute to the planning of maintenance and repairs (including shutdowns).
• Spare parts management – complete issue slips for spare-parts used for machine repairs.
• Inspection and service of process equipment, laboratory, and office spaces, and utilities such as generators, transformers, etc…
• Conduct RCA for equipment failures and ensure actions are closed in Realtime.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the line manager.

Requirements:

• Trade Test Millwright/Electrical or any related qualification
• Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a manufacturing setup 
• Basic Management skills / Supervisory skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Basic Computer Literacy
• Competency in Root Cause Analysis methodologies

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Desired Skills:

• Millwright
• Mechanical or Electrical
• Manufaturing