Millwright

SUMMARY:
Our client based in Port Elizabeth, SA requires a Millwright to
provide specialist advice and co-ordination of Electrical Activities and manage performance of Electricians

POSITION INFO:
Job Role: Millwright

Location: Port Elizabeth

Overview of the role:

• Operates industrial machinery found in construction sites, factories, power plants, and other sectors. Duties include installing equipment, repairing items, and transferring machinery to needed locations

• To assist in managing all Engineering activities, purchasing of engineering spares and consumables for the company
• Ensure that all machines operate properly, and the facilities remain safe.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Government Certificate of Competency : Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years Engineering Management experience
• Minimum 2 years plant maintenance experience.
• Minimum 2 years Project Management experience.
• Proven experience in similar role and industry.
• Computer literate
• An apprenticeship program.
• An associate degree in industrial maintenance.
• Completed an accredited Millwright certificate or training program.
• Occupational health and safety regulations and related safety measures, including specific regulations depending on the industry, region, or province.

• Good at adhering to strict safety guidelines and cognizant of safety risks
• Mechanical aptitude in dealing with wrenches, hammers, forklifts, and other similar tools.
• Working knowledge of mechanical technical skills to allow them to effectively read documents such as specifications, machine manuals, and blueprints.
• Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve machine issues.
• Excellent mathematical skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to be a team player due to constant interactions with similar employees and stakeholders such as Engineers, Plant Managers, and Part Vendors, amongst others.
• Exposure to purchasing and stores management.
• Strong Leadership & Communication skills

• By maintaining and repairing equipment ensure to keep the production shift efficiencies ahead of 85%
• Manage and run the preventative maintenance schedule to ensure all equipment is well maintained.
• Implement energy efficiencies in the facility to ensure we achieve our electricity targets.
• Optimal machine output to limit manufacturing variance for the facility.
• Maintain and run the engineering stores to ensure sufficient spares are always available

• As the site responsible engineer in terms of South African Law ensure full compliance with the requirements of the OHS act 85 of 1993 and it’s regulations and any related legislation.
• Ensure that the company is kept informed of changes and proposed changes to legislation and the implications for the company.
• Champion the following elements of Manufacturing Excellence: Maintenance Excellence,
• Overhaul Excellence, Project Excellence.
• To assist with all site Maintenance activities, including the annual site overhauls, within the ABR to deliver maximum OEE via a predictive and preventative maintenance policy.
• To manage the asset life plan for the site and use root cause analyses to identify cost effective ways to improve the engineering utility of the site.
• Prepare and manage the capital programme.
• Identify and approve resources that meet the company SHE, quality and cost requirements to carry out maintenance & project work on the site.
• Provide overall project management, project engineering to capital and maintenance work including overall SHE Responsibility for all engineering contractors working on site.

• Manage and control the operation of the Engineering & Engineering consumable store.
• Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the organisation
• Ensure constructive consulation between production and engineering.
• Assembling and installing machines then testing them to make sure they are working correctly.
• Must work in full compliance with the approved safety regulations.
• Managing the layout and placement of equipment and machinery in factory settings to ensure minimum downtime.
• Identifying and repairing problematic parts of a machine by running tests, making temporary repairs, or installing new parts.
• Dismantling older machines and replacing them with new ones.
• Repair broken or defective machine parts, using welding and brazing tools.
• Overseeing preventive maintenance by identifying and correcting potential issues,
• removing worn out pieces and lubricating mechanical parts.
• Using machinery or equipment, such as forklifts, to move mechanical parts.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for repair or transportation.
• Grind and file machinery parts.
• Supervise construction workers when using the equipment