Maintenance Artisan (Milwright) at RCL Foods

RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and Technically-orientated Maintenance Artisan (Milwright) within the baking business unit.
The suitable candidate will be required is to conduct planned and preventative maintenance on machinery as well as repair machine breakdowns. Electrical and Mechanical maintenance and repair of Bakery related machinery and equipment
This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Maintenance Manager.


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


Deadline:15th October,2026