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McCain It’s All Goodâ„¢ is our philosophy. As a food manufacturer, our business is driven by good people, making good food, from good ingredients – and the result is food that makes people feel good. But McCain It's all good â„¢ is not just about the food we make, it's about how we conduct… read more ourselves in every aspect of our business. From farmer and customer relationships to sustainable agricultural processes – we strive to make every element of our business good. The McCain It's all good â„¢ philosophy underpins everything we do. McCain Foods is a world-leading food company and one of the largest manufacturers of frozen potato specialties. We also produce other foods including pizza, appetizers, vegetables, oven meals and desserts and our products can be found in restaurants and supermarket freezers in more than 160 countries around the globe. A privately owned company headquartered in Canada, we generate annual sales of CDN$7 billion, employ 17,000 people globally and operate 41 production facilities on six continents. We also own The Day & Ross Transportation Group – based in Hartland, New Brunswick – one of the largest transportation companies in Canada. 6 Osborne Lane, Bedfordview, 2008, Gauteng, South Africa
Purpose of the Job:
To maintain plant equipment in good operational condition to ensure-
98 % plant availability,
that line rates are met,
that equipment function at the required standards to meet product quality standards and to minimize waste
Job Accountabilities:
Inspect machines for faults and report on and repair faulty conditions.
Complete maintenance schedules and inspections on services plant
Remove and install equipment where and when required.
Overhaul machines by stripping, examining, replacing and repairing faulty parts, then reassemble and replace overhauled machines
Inform supervisor of potential failures and carry out repairs
Assist supervisor in maintaining equipment and machinery in a safe and operational condition according to McCain Loss Control and Maintenance
Policies
Maintain and service all equipment to ensure maximum availability.
Ensure plant availability is kept up to the standard of 97%
Perform any other related tasks which may be designated to incumbent
List all materials required and forward list for ordering.
Assist in repositioning of equipment i.e. lengthening or shortening of electrical cables, reposition cables and switchboards
Connect and disconnect electrical systems where and when necessary
Ensure electrical distribution panel is locked after completion of any work and prior to leave site
Parts needed follow up and installations
Perform shift work.
Perform shut down work when required.
Responsible for dedicated areas in plant
Move and install machines as required
Fabricate and install chutes, wipers scrapers etc to ensure proper product flow
and minimize product spillage
Alter machines to improve performance and limit downtime
Commission new electrical installations or alterations ensuring that it is operational and may be used safely
Diagnose the cause of breakdown
Repair faults on site
Replace faulty machinery where applicable and take machinery to workshop for repairs and overhauls where necessary.
Attend to electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
Follow up on breakdowns to ensure completion.
Safety: Work to McCain Safety and Food Safety requirements
Ensure that equipment is in a safe and operational condition according to McCain Safety and Food Safety requirements, – AIB and HACCP as well as
Key Elements of Safety.
Work according to and practice 5S Principles.
Work according to OHACT and other applicable Acts.
Cost: Draw and record spares and breakdown details through SAP.
Identify, update and review critical spares requirements and report to the relevant Superintendent.
Cost: Implement cost reduction / efficiency measures on all resources – water, electricity, steam and air.
Participate in MDI Process.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, make proposals and implement approved improvements.
Job Holder Requirements
School: Gr 12 and N3
Certificates: Valid Trade Test Certificate (Millwright)
Willingness to work shifts (night) and overtime as per operational requirements.
Previous experience in an FMCG environment for at least 5 years. Experience in the Food Industry would be advantageous.
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