Millwright

Job Description

• We are recruiting for an experienced and suitably qualified Millwright to join a manufacturing and production environment in the Eastern Cape.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that production plant and ancillary equipment operates safely, reliably and efficiently through effective mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repairs.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / NTC 3.

• Completed Millwright Trade Test – Red Seal preferred.

• Minimum 5 years' post-trade experience in an industrial manufacturing or production environment.

• Proven mechanical and electrical fault-finding experience on production machinery and associated control systems.

• Strong experience in the servicing, repair and installation of:

• Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment

• Conveyors

• Gearboxes

• Belt and chain drives

• Strong electrical and instrumentation experience, including:

• Electric motors

• Motor Control Centres (MCCs)

• Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)

• Control equipment

• Medically fit and sober habits.

• Code EB driver's licence with own transport.

• Willingness to work irregular hours, perform standby duties and work overtime, including weekends when required.

Advantageous

• PLC experience.

• Welding experience.

• Previous experience within a sawmilling environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform effective mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repairs on plant and ancillary equipment.

• Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics and repairs on production machinery, control systems, electric motors, MCCs, VSDs and instrumentation to minimise downtime.

• Install and commission new plant and machinery.

• Accurately record all maintenance and repair work performed.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of mechanical and electrical plant and ancillary equipment on site.

• Maintain high housekeeping standards and ensure compliance with all applicable safety requirements.

• Perform standby duties and overtime as required.

• Requisition spares and materials when required.

• Assist with the development and implementation of planned maintenance programmes.

What We're Looking For

• We are looking for a technically strong and hands-on Millwright who can confidently troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults, work independently and contribute to keeping production equipment operating safely and efficiently.