Millwright

The Maintenance Technician carries out maintenance and repair work to electrical or/and mechanical installations or equipment (such as production machinery, rotating equipment, electrical installations, transport systems, buildings, facilities and constructions), so that technical assignments are carried out on time, safely and according to specifications in order to support the optimal running of production
The Maintenance Technician operates within a production / technical department, with a focus on execution of preventive and corrective maintenance. The main purpose of the job of a Maintenance Technician is to prevent any malfunction of the equipment, apparatus, machinery or systems that are used in the production process.
The Maintenance Technician may also support other facilities than production, such as R&D laboratories, office facilities as well as technical buildings (utilities) and systems for logistics and storage. The job takes care of any trouble shooting in order to keep to production process running, and carries out tasks to prevent future disturbances.
The job may be limited to one single technical discipline (such as construction, mechanical, rotating, electrical), or may be more skilled so that apart from one major technical discipline, the Maintenance Technician is able to deal with issues in related technical areas. Depending on the size of the facility, the number of Maintenance Technicians may vary in technical disciplines and expertise levels.
At the highest job level, the “all round” Maintenance Technician is capable of dealing with any of the issues that might occur, troubleshooting and solving technical issues in an expert role.

Job Description:

Own your impact. Feed the Future.

At Trouw Nutrition South Africa, every role has an impact.

As part of Nutreco, our purpose is Feeding the Future. Our Own It mindset is about taking ownership, growing and making an impact while working together as one connected organisation.

We are looking for an experienced Millwright / Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing operation in South Africa.

In this role, you will own the reliability and performance of critical plant equipment. You will use your mechanical and electrical expertise to keep our operation running safely and efficiently, solve problems at their source and work closely with production and other teams to minimise downtime.

If you enjoy taking initiative, solving practical problems and seeing the impact of your work, this could be your opportunity to Own It.

What you'll do

You will:

• Maintain plant equipment to the required standards and respond to production needs and equipment failures.
• Assemble, install and test machinery to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and identify potential equipment failures before they result in breakdowns.
• Investigate root causes of major breakdowns and support corrective actions.
• Identify critical spare parts and help ensure their availability to minimise downtime.
• Identify and report potential asset-care problems during inspections.
• Support the effective layout and placement of equipment and machinery within the plant.
• Develop training material and support operators in using equipment safely and efficiently.
• Work in full compliance with safety requirements, including LOTOTO, work permits and contractor supervision.
• Use appropriate equipment, including forklifts where required, to move mechanical components.
• Participate in shift work, standby, overtime and call-outs when operationally required.

What you'll bring

• Matric or equivalent / N3.
• A recognised Trade Test as a Millwright.
• At least 5 years' relevant experience as a Millwright in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with PLCs and AC drives.
• Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Good English communication skills. Knowledge of a South African local language would be advantageous.
• A strong commitment to working safely.
• The ability to analyse problems and find practical solutions.
• Willingness to work shifts, standby, overtime and call-outs to support production requirements.

How you'll Own It

Own your impact
Take responsibility for the safe and reliable performance of the equipment you maintain. Nutreco's external Own It messaging specifically connects ownership with impact and accountability.

Own your decisions
Use your technical knowledge, judgement and initiative to identify problems and help find the right solution.

Own your growth
Stay curious, keep learning and continue building your technical capability. Nutreco's Own It materials explicitly connect ownership with taking initiative and driving personal development.

Own it together
Work collaboratively with operators, production teams, contractors and colleagues. At Nutreco, collaboration, teamwork, diversity and ensuring people's voices matter are part of the EVP.

Why join us?

At Nutreco, you are encouraged to contribute, develop and make an impact while being part of a connected international organisation.

We offer:

• A full-time position.
• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.
• Annual leave in line with company policy.
• Responsibility for your own area of expertise.
• Opportunities to learn and develop within Nutreco.
• The opportunity to contribute to an organisation with a clear purpose: Feeding the Future.

Bring what makes you different

We believe different perspectives make stronger teams. Nutreco is committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where people are respected, engaged and provided opportunities for personal and professional development.

If you meet the core technical requirements, share our commitment to safety and believe you can make an impact, we encourage you to apply.

Ready to Own It?

Bring your technical expertise, your ideas and your determination to make things better.

Own your impact. Own your growth. Own it together.

Apply today and help us Feed the Future.

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.