RCL Foods is one of South Africa’s largest consumer goods and milling companies, producing a wide range of branded and private-label food products. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal. The company uses its subsidiary, Vector Logistics, to distribute both its own products and those of other food manufacturers across Southern Africa.

Job Description

RCL FOODS is seeking Millwrights to join our Foods Division. The role will be based in Tzaneen and report to the Maintenance Manager. The The purpose of the role is to be responsible for ensuring that Plant Maintenance is done effectively and accurately in such a way to ensure the minimum downtime.

Minimum Requirements

• N3 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering plus trade test
• Minimum 5 – 10 years production line or FMCG maintenance experience
• PLC/VSD Drives experience

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of the machines do not deteriorate.
• Inspect drives, motors, belts, bearings, replace filters and perform other maintenance actions following checklists.
• Be able to comply with Food safety standards, and previous FMCG experience will be an advantage
• Assemble, install and / or repair, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment on steam and waterlines
• Ensure that your department complies with all Health and Safety requirements.
• Record maintenance and repair work performed.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Projects and machine installations
• Accurate completion of administrative forms
• Leading by example with the team of assistants as per shift requirement.
• Ensure statutory inspections relevant to you are kept up to date.