{"id":36438,"date":"2026-05-22T14:00:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/millwright-artisan\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:01:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:01:36","slug":"millwright-artisan","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/millwright-artisan\/","title":{"rendered":"\u200bMillwright Artisan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>JOB PURPOSE<\/p>\n<p>\tUnilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do \u2013 creating a better business and a better world. If you Increase machine reliability by performing the relevant preventive maintenance activities on production equipment. Minimize operational delays by effectively responding to breakdowns and other issues brought to the attention of the maintenance during operation. Being responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and improving mechanical and control systems involved in the packaging\/ Processing areas.<\/p>\n<p>WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE<\/p>\n<p>Plant Support<\/p>\n<p>\tPreventive maintenance, basic repairs and minor overhauls to plant production and building equipment to ensure efficient operation of that equipment and production of a quality product. Perform all work in compliance with established safety, GMP and TPM standards.<br \/>\n\tRespond to breakdowns and other issues brought to the attention of Maintenance (by supervision, operators or other personnel) as needed during operations, in a way that minimizes operational delays.<br \/>\n\tTroubleshoot, fine tune or adjust equipment to insure proper operation in all electrical, mechanical and instrumentation equipment<br \/>\n\tRoutine visual inspection and\/or testing of equipment and structures to identify and report any need for scheduled repairs.<br \/>\n\tInterpret and work from schematics.<br \/>\n\tInstallation and alignment of machinery and equipment.<br \/>\n\tParticipate in continuous improvement activities (for example TPM or similar activity).<br \/>\n\tFollow established department and plant procedures, including (but not limited to) those related to preventive maintenance systems, obtaining parts, and taking corrective action when hazardous or potential loss conditions are found.<br \/>\n\tKeeps tools, equipment and work area safe, clean and orderly<br \/>\n\tOther duties as requested by supervisor, work with and assist other Artisans and operations personnel as needed.<\/p>\n<p>WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED<\/p>\n<p>Experiences &amp; Qualifications<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Qualifications:<\/p>\n<p>\tTrade Test Certificate must be either Mechanical, Electrical or Millwright tested.<br \/>\n\tMust have 5 years FMCG exposure in maintenance fmcg \/manufacturing in process and\/ packing.<br \/>\n\tUnderstanding of basic PLC\u2019s : eg Basic Allen Bradley, Scada, Servo and AC drives<br \/>\n\tAbility to perform all duties associated with position, with minimal supervision.<br \/>\n\tAbility to perform work safely and maintain work areas in a manner that does not present a hazard to self, co-workers or products.<br \/>\n\tAbility to recognize conditions that would have a negative impact on production or other facility operations and take appropriate follow-up action.<br \/>\n\tMust provide tools meeting minimum requirements (as determined by supervisor) and maintain tools in a safe condition.<\/p>\n<p>Skills<\/p>\n<p>\tStrong analytical and problem-solving skills<br \/>\n\tAbility to work from drawings and sketches, repair and operating manuals, and written and oral instructions<br \/>\n\tExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration<br \/>\n\tAbility to work under pressure<br \/>\n\tProactive in driving continuous improvement<br \/>\n\tHigh attention to detail and accuracy<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.unilever.co.za ) or<\/p>\n<p>careers.unilever.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/careers.unilever.com","_company_name":"Unilever","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.unilever.co.za","_company_tagline":"On any given day, two billion people use Unilever products to look good, feel good and get more out of life. With more than 400 brands focused on health and wellbeing, no company touches so many people\u2019s lives in so many different ways. Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to in... read moredulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann\u2019s and Omo, alongside trusted local names such as Blue Band, Pureit and Suave. For us, sustainability is integral to how we do business. With 7 billion people on our planet, the earth\u2019s resources can be strained. This means sustainable growth is the only acceptable model of growth for our business. The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan sets out to decouple our growth from our environmental impact, while at the same time increasing our positive social impact. Our Plan has three big goals that by 2020 will enable us to: - Help more than a billion people to improve their health and well-being. - Halve the environmental footprint of our products. - Source 100% of our agricultural raw materials sustainably and enhance the livelihoods of people across our value chain. We believe that as a business we have a responsibility to our consumers and to the communities in which we have a presence. Around the world we invest in local economies and develop people\u2019s skills inside and outside of Unilever. 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