Machine Minder

**Job Advert Summary**:
**RAINBOW** is seeking a **Machine Minder** to join the **Processing **team at the **Rustenburg Plant.** The purpose of this role is to maintain and operate processing line machinery to ensure optimum production and to maintain the condition of the machine(s).

**Minimum Requirements**:
Minimum Grade 12 and/or N4 qualification is required.

Minimum of one (1) year’s work experience.

Good working knowledge of machinery.

Punctuality and attendance reliability.

Willingness to work shifts and overtime as per operational requirements.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Machine Maintenance**

Conduct routine and first line maintenance on machinery to ensure machinery is mechanically and functionally sound.

Assist artisans in attending to machine breakdowns.

Conduct basic fault-finding on machinery.

Isolate machine and remove components that require cleaning, lubrication and inspection.

**Machine Operation**

Set up the machine to ensure the required quality standard of product.

Monitor the speed and state of the machine to ensure maximum efficiency.

Highlight and pinpoint problem areas on machinery in order for corrective or preventative action to be carried out.

Report any deviations from quality and food safety standards to Production, QA and Engineering management.

Adhere to the ISO 14000,18000 and 22000 standards in terms of production and machinery operation.

**Housekeeping**

Ensure the tunnels are optimally utilised by shunting the product to the correct conveyors.

Ensure the workstation is clean, neat and tidy and in line with food safety standards.

Clean the machine in line with operating guidelines and food safety requirements.