Maintenance Artisan (Milwright)

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Company RCL Foods Functions Engineering Job Type Classification Permanent Location - Town / City Durban Job Description RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands, including Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Selati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which reflects our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that truly matters. Visit our website: www.rclfoods.com RCL Foods Minimum Requirements Education - Trade Tested Artisan Milwright - Wireman’s License (Optional) - Drivers licence Experience - Minimum 3-5 years time served artisan experience - Bakery background advantageous Skills - Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English. - Good numeracy - Able to work with minimal supervision - Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures - Mechanical/Electrical Skills Duties & Responsibilities Conduct daily checks on machinery, recording any faults on the checklist and submit to Maintenance Manager - Practice health and safety and food safety procedures at all times and adherence to lock out systems - Ensure jobs allocated on the planned and preventative maintenance schedules are completed within acceptable time frames - Report any deviations from planned schedule to Maintenance Supervisor - Report to breakdowns immediately and work safely, within acceptable time frames to repair the machine - Delegate tasks to maintenance assistants and follow up to ensure tasks are completed within the acceptable time frames - Complete daily/weekly/monthly checklists and report faults to Maintenance Manager - Complete jobs pertaining to building and facility maintenance - Participate in monthly stocktakes and report on items that need to be ordered - Plan for projects in terms of spares/equipment required - Ensure project is completed on time and within budget and acceptable standard - Report delays/problems immediately to Maintenance Supervisor - Ensure toolboxes are fully stocked and kept in a clean, hygienic state - Perform tools in-tool out reconciliation upon completion of maintenance work being done - Daily communication with production operators and supervisors related to maintenance issues - Conduct root cause analysis on breakdowns to minimize recurrence of problem - Consult with Maintenance Manager to implement process change or modification to prevent further problems, improve efficiencies and minimize unnecessary costs Administrative Duties - Obtain and delegate the job cards from Maintenance Manager - Once job is complete, record summary of job onto job card, detailing work completed, spares and tools in/out register and time taken to complete the job - Submit completed job card, no later than end of shift Food Safety - Adhere to food safety guidelines as per company policies and procedures - Abide by all Good Manufacturing Practices requirements as set out by the employer - Ensure all work areas are cleaned and free from contaminants after maintenance work has been done