Millwright – Molteno at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently. We grow what matters!
• RCL FOODS is seeking a  Millwright  to join our Groceries  Division. The role will be based in Molteno , Eastern Cape and reports to the Plant Manager. 

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications and experience 

• Grade 12 or N5 –N6 or NCV Technical qualifications
• Qualified Trade tested Millwright
• Minimum of 3 years POST Trade experience with strong electrical and mechanical knowledge
• Must have worked or had an exposure on bakery environment
• Working on Packaging machines will be advantageous
• Experience with fault finding on PLC systems
• Welding
• Must have FMCG experience

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Repair failures on equipment’s to restore functionality of the equipment
• Carry out preventative maintenance work to ensure that equipment’s performance is at ultimate output
• Carry out root cause analysis to prevent re-occurrence of failures
• Ensure job cards are completed timeously and all relevant information is captured
• Carry out daily inspections on the machines and report any defects that may have noticed
• Ensure all equipment is made safe before work is carried out and all safety equipment are functional at all times
• Decide on which parts needs replacement and any additional work required
• Decide on additional activity that is required to improve performance
• Assist production team in machine start-ups and set-ups every morning
• To organise and pre-planned maintenance activities on the basis of repairing plant machineries
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Do maintenance repair and troubleshooting for electrical systems and apparatus.
• Define and follow Standard Operating Procedures for repair of electrical systems;
• Identify and suggest new approaches or best known methods to foster continuous improvement;
• Perform other duties as assigned, repairs, and mechanical fitting work such as follows:
• Replacing bearings,
• Replacing shafts
• Fixing motors
• Attending to gear box failures
• Replacing and tightening of v-belts and chains
• Fixing water and pneumatic pipe lines;
• Building conveyors for specific usages and building of covers for machines;
• Attending to fault finding on hydraulic power packs
• Welding – TIG and arc (mostly working on stainless steel);
• Basic Operating Lathe, polishing old and new shafts, bushes, new pins, new rollers
• Building conveyors for specific usages and building of covers for machines;
• Attends to minor electrical breakdowns, undertaking minor fault finding, performing connection on three phase and single phase motors, connection of AC drives (commanders) and setting up of drives;
• Welding – TIG and arc (mostly working on stainless steel);
• Operating Lathe, turning of new shafts (new bushes, new pins, new rollers);
• Safe working on hydraulic press, drill press and plate bender;
• Fixing water and pneumatic pipe lines;
• Attending to fault finding on pneumatic lines;
• Attending to minor fault finding on hydraulic power packs;
• Setting timing on dollop and single lines
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Equipment inspection, testing, lubrication
• Maintain & repair & troubleshoot production related machinery and plant equipment
• Ability to work all shifts including nights & weekends including stand by
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, safe working habits & demonstrate commitment to Continuous Improvement
• Follows all Health and Safety policies and Procedures assigned by RCL Foods
• Performs maintenance work around the site
• Quality and Food Safety:
• Ensure ongoing implementation (and where possible improvement) of the Quality and Food Safety system through the systematic implementation of the relevant food safety requirements as defined in the Food Safety RACI Matrix and relevant policies and procedures (SOP’s).
• To comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation and RCL Foods policies and when carrying out maintenance repairs on production lines
• Adhere to Quality and Food Safety requirements
• Ensure ongoing implementation (and where possible improvement) of the Quality and Food Safety system through the systematic implementation of the relevant food safety requirements as defined in the Food Safety RACI Matrix and relevant policies and procedures (SOP’s).

Deadline:20th October,2025