Millwright
West Coast Personnel · Western Cape
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• 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.