Millwright
West Coast Personnel · Killarney Gardens
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MILLWRIGHT Killarney Gardens Cape Town R25,000 – R35,000 p/m , depending on experience and qualifications We are seeking a skilled and dependable Millwright to join an established engineering department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of electrical and mechanical machinery to ensure reliable production and minimal downtime. Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Perform planned preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
- Conduct fault-finding on PLC-controlled machinery and HMI systems.
- Maintain and repair servo motors, laser equipment and linear scales.
- Inspect and repair electrical control boards and related components.
- Attend to machine breakdowns promptly and minimize production downtime.
- Install, test and commission machinery and equipment where required.
- Identify recurring faults and recommend practical improvements.
- Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
- Ensure tools, equipment and spare parts are used and stored correctly.
- Work closely with production and engineering team members.
- Comply with all health, safety and operational procedures.
- Assist with general engineering projects and equipment upgrades.
Minimum Requirements
- Qualified Millwright with a recognized Trade Test.
- Between three and five years’ relevant post-trade experience.
- Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability.
- Practical experience working with:
- PLC-controlled machinery
- Servo motors
- Laser equipment
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Electrical control boards
- HMI screens
- Linear scales
- Able to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Sound understanding of preventative maintenance practices.
- Able to work independently and as part of an engineering team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Reliable, safety-conscious and able to perform effectively under pressure.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, technically capable Millwright who can identify faults quickly, complete repairs accurately and contribute to the ongoing reliability and efficiency of production equipment. Package & Remuneration
R25 000 - R35 000