Junior Millwright

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

To support the maintenance, repair, and basic installation of mechanical and electrical equipment in an FMCG plant, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production machinery while developing millwright skills under supervision

Mechanical Responsibilities

• Assist with routine preventive and breakdown maintenance
• Perform basic mechanical repairs:
  • Bearings, belts, chains, pulleys
  • Gearboxes and conveyors
• Assist in machine strip?downs and rebuilds
• Lubrication and alignment tasks
• Basic fabrication and fitting (cutting, drilling, grinding)

Electrical Responsibilities (Limited Scope)

• Assist with basic electrical fault finding
• Motor change?outs (single/three phase)
• Cable replacement and termination (under supervision)
• Sensor cleaning/replacement (photo eyes, prox sensors)
• Basic panel work housekeeping (no live work unless authorised)

FMCG / Production Support

• Respond to production breakdowns
• Assist with quick fixes to reduce downtime
• Support changeovers, startups, and shutdowns
• Maintain hygiene and GMP standards in production areas

Safety & Compliance

• Comply with OHS Act and plant safety rules
• Apply Lock?Out / Tag?Out (LOTO) procedures
• Maintain good housekeeping (5S)
• Report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions

Learning & Development

• Work under supervision of qualified millwrights
• Participate in training and toolbox talks
• Build competence toward full millwright qualification

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) – Maths & Science preferred
• N2–N4 Engineering Studies (Mechanical/Electrical) – Advantage
• Trade test not required, but exposure beneficial
• 0–3 years experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Exposure to:
  • Packaging machines
  • Conveyors
  • Pumps and motors
  • Pneumatics (advantage)
• Basic mechanical fitting skills
• Basic electrical understanding
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to read simple drawings and manuals
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic fault?finding ability
• Understanding of preventive maintenance
• GMP / HACCP experience
• FMCG high?speed packaging machines (e.g. fillers, cartoners, wrappers)

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