Millwright (Dual Trade) - Pretoria West

RCL FOODS is a leading African food producer in South Africa with a market capitalisation of R13 billion and employing more than 20 000 people in operations across South and Southern Africa. We manufacture a wide range of branded and private label food products which we distribute through our own route-to-market supply chain specialist, Vector Logistics. In line with our Passion to provide more food to more people, more often, we have acquired a number of businesses with deep South African roots and strong brands, which have enabled us to diversify our offering and enhance our reach. Included in our portfolio are well-known South African brands such as Selati sugar, Supreme flour, Rainbow and Farmer Brown chicken, Pieman's pies, Mageu Number 1 beverages, Sunbake bread, Nola mayonnaise, Yum Yum peanut butter, Ouma rusks, Bobtail and Catmor pet food products, and Epol and Molatek animal feed. In line with our strategy, we have recently transformed from four separate businesses (TSB Sugar, Rainbow Chicken, Foodcorp and Vector) into "ONE RCL FOODS", an integrated company made up of three divisions supported by common Group functions.

Job Description

RCL FOODS seeks a Millwright (Dual Trade) to join our Milling Division. The role will be based in Pretoria West and report to the Maintenance Foreman. The purpose of the role is to Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of the machines does not deteriorate.

Minimum Requirements

Ability to communicate on all levels.

Must be highly competent in turning.

Ability to work systematically.

Ability to prioritize workload.

Report writing and analysis.

Must be able to work shifts and be available on callouts and standby if required.

Driver's license with own transport.

Fitting and Turning + Electrician

3 or more years of post-trade experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of the machines do not deteriorate.

Respond to breakdowns in the Mill, Silo,Packing and Oil Plant.

Inspect drives, motors, belts, bearings, replace filters and perform other maintenance actions following checklists.

Be able to comply with Food safety standards.

Ensure that your department complies with all Health and Safety requirements.

Diagnose and correct mechanical and electrical machine faults.

Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.

Direct and train workers to install, maintain, mechanical and electrical equipment.

Record maintenance and repair work performed.

Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.

Must be competent and fluent in turning by use of a lathe.

Projects and machine installations.