Maintenance Millwright
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Key Responsibilities
- Attend to mechanical and electrical breakdowns .
- Diagnose recurring machine faults and identify root causes.
- Maintain production equipment, including moulding, assembly, printing, conveying and ancillary machinery .
- Maintain motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains and shafts .
- Fault-find electrical panels, sensors, contactors, relays and motor circuits.
- Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems .
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules .
- Conduct planned servicing and equipment inspections.
- Maintain accurate machine and equipment registers.
- Record breakdowns, repairs, downtime and parts used.
- Identify critical spare parts and recommend appropriate stock levels.
- Liaise with machine suppliers and specialist contractors.
- Assist with machinery installation, relocation and commissioning .
- Maintain high housekeeping and contamination-control standards within the production environment.
Requirements
- Recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate – essential.
- Matric or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 3 years' post-trade Millwright experience within a production or manufacturing environment.
- Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
- Experience with three-phase motors and industrial electrical systems .
- Good working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics .
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.Able to work independently and make sound decisions during breakdowns.
- Basic computer literacy and ability to maintain accurate maintenance records.
- Willing and able to work overtime and provide after-hours breakdown support when required.
Working Hours & Remuneration
Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 16:00Candidates must be willing to work overtime, weekends and occasional night shifts in the event of breakdowns or operational requirements.
Salary: Market related – candidates should advise their wage/salary expectation.
Payment: Fortnightly.
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