We are seeking an experienced Millwright / Maintenance Technician for our Trouw Nutrition office in South Africa. This role is crucial for managing and enhancing our integration landscape, maintaining the operational efficiency and longevity of our machinery, and contributing to the overall productivity and success of the Opco. Responsibilities include installing, inspecting, adjusting, and repairing equipment while adhering to safety rules and regulations.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain all equipment to required standards and respond to production needs and equipment failures.
• Assembling and installing machines then testing them to make sure they are working correctly
• Must work in full compliance with the approved safety regulations. Candidate will be responsible for LOTOTO, issuing of work permits and supervision of contractors.
• Managing the layout and placement of equipment and machinery in factory settings to ensure minimum downtime
• Identifying and repairing problematic parts of a machine by running tests, making temporary repairs, or installing new parts
• Overseeing preventive maintenance by identifying and correcting potential issues, removing worn out pieces and lubricating mechanical parts
• Using machinery or equipment, such as forklifts, to move mechanical parts
• Develop training material to train operators on how to efficiently operate equipment.
• Identify critical spare parts for equipment’s and ensure availability of the parts to reduce breakdowns.
• Investigate the Root cause of major breakdowns.
• Identifying and reporting potential asset care problems during inspections.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Qualification: Matric or equivalent/N3 with a Trade Test as a Millwright.
• Language: Strong proficiency in English and the local language.
• Professional Experience and Passion: At least 6 years of relevant experience as a Millwright in a production or manufacturing environment. Exposure to PLCs and AC drives is required. Hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance skills in both mechanical and electrical areas are essential. Prepared to work overtime and do call-outs to meet production needs or address equipment failures.
• Creative Problem Solvers: Ability to tackle challenges creatively and find the best solutions.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Appreciation for diverse perspectives, with a willingness to share ideas and work inclusively.
• Collaboration: Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work synergistically with others to achieve common goals.

Why You Will Love Working with Us:

• We will offer you a fulltime position

• Your position is classified in a Nutreco Hay scale.
• You will get competitive amount of annual leave days,
• You will receive an attractive salary based on skills and experience - paid in 12/13 monthly payments

• Responsibility for your own specialisms and development opportunities within the company.

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees.  Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.