Millwright - Mechanical/Electrical /Electronic - Extrusion Film/Flexographic Printing, Spice Plant.

SUMMARY:
A well-established extrusion film, flexographic printing and spices company requires the above to be part of the plant maintenance team to provide technical input as well as carry out maintenance tasks on both electrical, mechanical and electronic equipment on the Flexographic, Extrusion and Spices Plant in accordance with world-class standards.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role: A millwright trade test qualification with a Red Seal ticket (Must have Red Seal) is essential for the role. Previous experience having worked within a manufacturing environment is preferred. Previous extrusion and\/or printing experience is advantageous but not essential. Previous mechanical or electrical fault-finding skills and experience are essential. Experience in repairing and lubricating machinery and equipment is preferred. Exposure to P.L.C. and software working on Siemens, Lenze, Elonix PLC's is pref. (Ideally want someone who has had exposure to working with PLCs. Must be able to work on drives and programme PLCs. Experience working on Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic equipment is preferred for the role. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team are essential. Must be attentive to detail and be able to work under pressure. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Providing technical input as well as carrying out maintenance tasks on both electrical and mechanical extrusion film and flexographic printing equipment in accordance with world-class standards. Maintaining, troubleshooting, overhauling and repairing stationary and non-stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment as well as performing preventative maintenance on machinery\/mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment. Reading blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures. Installing, aligning, dismantling and moving stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, tanks, etc according to layout plans using hand and power tools. Operating hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, jacks and forklifts to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery. Inspecting and examining machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions. Installing, troubleshooting and maintaining extruders, printers, bag makers, clipping machines, slitting machines, shirring machines and all equipment in the packaging department. Adjusting machinery and repairing or replacing defective parts. Maximising plant efficiency through continuous improvement. Efficiently managing stock of spares and equipment needed to maintain the plant. Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.