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.