Job Description

Introduction
Free State Oil (Pty) Ltd is a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (Pty) Ltd, a dynamic role player in the edible oil industry, situated in Villiers in the Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.
A qualified Artisan. Install, maintain, test and commission electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and systems at the plant, as well as work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment and carries out preventative maintenance.
Requirements

• Qualified Millwright (NQF4) with a valid trade certificate issued by an accredited institution
• At least 5 years experience
• Full N3 certificate with Mathematics and Engineering Science being two of the subjects passed
• Ability to read and understand Electrical Circuit Diagrams Experience in pneumatics
• Experience in hydraulics
• Experience on VSD's and Soft Starters, preferably WEG Experience on Instrumentation field devices (proximity switches, rotary sensors, level indicators, control valves etc.)
• Valid Drivers license
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willing to work overtime and perform standby duties when required
• Ability to function independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Willing to relocate to Villiers

Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, test and commission electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and systems in the plant as well as work on electrical distribution and reticulation equipment
• Manufacture, fit and repair machine components and related equipment
• Reduce Breakdowns and ensure maximum equipment availability
• Fault finding on mechanical and electrical equipment
• Perform Preventative Maintenance tasks on mechanical and electrical equipment in the plant

Skills

• Medium Voltage Systems Experience (Switching and phasing)
• Stick and Gas Welding skills
• Computer Literacy
• Wireman's License

Other information

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