Artisan: Millwright

Job Responsibilities:

• To anticipate possible machine reliability problems, which could appear and take appropriate actions to ensure manufacturing process continuity
• To facilitate and lead problem solving processes; provide inputs/suggestions to the maintenance team leader for continuous improvement
• To record and analyse breakdown trends per machine using a maintenance system in order to motivate equipment improvement or purchases
• To render support on ad hoc projects e.g., renovate and refurbish machines/installations and commission in order to optimize process flow
• To ensure compliance with relevant Food Safety, Health Safety and GMP Requirements through the maintenance of process and document controls according to SOP’s
• To provide on job coaching for Handyman and Apprentices as and when required in line with Premier’s Leadership promise
• To supervise, train and coach Technical Operators regarding SOP’s and work instructions to ensure best operating practices

Experience and qualification:

• N3/N4 Qualification in Relevant field
• Matric
• Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal)
• 3-5 years’ experience in relevant trade
• 3 years’ experience in a FMCG environment
• Experience with High-Speed Continuous Operations

• Expert knowledge of engineering principles
• Industry (FMCG)
• Food safety knowledge
• PLC and SCADA systems
• Safe working practices
• In house systems
• Process re-engineering
• Accuracy / Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Decision making ability
• Operational management
• Teamwork
• Maintenance system skills
• Required to work shifts and be on standby
• Overtime expected from time to time