Unilever Hiring Millwright Artisan in Durban - Full-Time Engineering & Maintenance Role

Unilever vacancies

Job Title:	Millwright Artisan
ID of the job:	R-15716
Category:	Supply Chain
Place or Location:	Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Date of Post:	January 6, 2025
Company:	Unilever
Function:	Engineering
Level of Work:	WL1
To whom it reports:	Maintenance Lead
Scope:	Factory-Based Production
Location:	Maydon Wharf Factory
Conditions & Terms:	Full-Time
Closing Date	N/A

Unilever is excited to announce an opening for a Millwright Artisan at our Maydon Wharf Factory in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This full-time role is part of our engineering team, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to our maintenance operations and work within a dynamic team. We look forward to receiving your application!

What is Unilever about?

Unilever reaches 3.4 billion people in more than 190 countries, making a real difference in the world. Help improve lives by working on brands that people love and benefit both consumers and communities. Our goal is to make sustainable living the norm, and we believe that doing business the right way leads to better results. The key to our success is our people. We know that when they work with purpose, they help create a better business and a better world.

Working at Unilever means a unique career path, shaped by our inclusive, cooperative, and adaptable work environment. Rather than a ‘one size fits all’ approach, we’ll equip you with everything you need to build your own future.

Reason for the Job:

At Unilever, you can turn your purpose into action through your work, creating a better business and a better world. If boosting machine reliability is your strength, then this is the job for you!

What are the main duties of the role or job?

• Ensure plant production and building equipment run smoothly and safely by performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and minor overhauls in line with safety and quality standards.
• Fix breakdowns and resolve issues raised by supervisors, operators, or other staff to avoid delays in production.
• Make all required adjustments during line changeovers for optimal operation.
• Diagnose and adjust equipment to ensure it operates correctly.
• Regularly check and test equipment and structures to find and report any necessary repairs.
• Apply lubrication to plant machinery and fix or adjust parts such as seals, gaskets, shafts, blades, and O-rings.
• Basic electrical tasks or simple electrical repairs.
• Read and follow blueprints or diagrams.
• Set up machinery and make sure it’s aligned correctly.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on utility systems such as filters, air, plumbing, vacuum systems, and HVAC.
• Take part in activities focused on continuous improvement, such as TPM or similar programs.
• Adhere to department and plant rules, such as preventive maintenance, part procurement, and taking action when safety or risk issues are identified.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, keeping tools and equipment organized, and always prioritize safety with coworkers.
• Take on other tasks as assigned by supervisors and help other workers when needed.

Qualifications and Experience Needed:

• At least an N3 Certificate (or an equivalent qualification) along with a valid Trade Test Certificate. Must be a certified millwright.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in FMCG, focusing on chemical manufacturing and packaging.
• Must have 2 to 3 years’ experience as a millwright with expertise in both mechanical and electrical work, or be multiskilled. or must be capable in multiple areas.
• Able to perform all tasks related to the role with little supervision.
• Able to work safely and keep the work area free from hazards for yourself, coworkers, and products.
• Able to identify issues that could affect production or operations and take the necessary action to address them.
• Able to work from drawings, sketches, repair manuals, and both written and verbal instructions.
• Must supply tools that meet the supervisor's requirements and maintain them safely.
• Must be capable of climbing ladders, working at heights or in confined spaces, lifting 25 kg, and working in extreme temperatures and wet conditions.
• Must have experience in plant mechanical repairs and maintenance, or be able to show equivalent knowledge and skills.

Expertise:

1. Adaptability: the ability to adjust to new situations or the skill to adapt to changes.

1. Behavioural safety: ensuring safe behaviors in the workplace.
2. Continuous improvement: constantly making processes or systems better.
3. Machine safety: ensuring machines are safe to use and meet safety standards.
4. Process safety: protecting processes to prevent accidents and hazards.
5. Reliability engineering: ensuring equipment and systems work consistently and reliably.
6. Root cause analysis: finding the main cause of problems or failures.
7. Spare parts management: organizing and managing replacement parts for equipment.
8. Stakeholder management: managing relationships with individuals or groups who have an interest in a project or company.
9. Management systems: tools or methods used to organize and manage business processes effectively.

Traits of a Good Leader:

• Passion for High Performance: Takes responsibility and uses data to make decisions.
• Personal Mastery: Sets high standards for themselves and strives to maintain them.
• Consumer Love: Always looks for ways to understand and meet consumer needs.
• Purpose & Service: Leads with humility, focusing on serving others.
• Agility: constantly learns and develops new skills.

Equal opportunity and acceptance:

Unilever values a diverse workforce and invites people from all backgrounds to apply. We are dedicated to treating all applicants fairly and supporting our employees' growth, no matter their age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital, or parental status.