Senior Millwright

7 days ago


Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Armstrong Appointments Full time

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Millwright to join our team at Armstrong Appointments. As a senior millwright, you will be responsible for carrying out mechanical and electrical repairs on equipment from start to finish.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in all technical aspects of the business.
  • Disassemble and assemble electrical motors.
  • Remove and replace bearings, check bearing housings for damage.
  • Change mechanical seals, pressure test water jackets, and perform other mechanical work required on motors.
  • Analyze electrical windings to diagnose faulty motor windings.
  • Complete training on encoder alignment technology.
  • Perform encoder diagnostics and testing.
  • Replace encoders and perform encoder alignments.
  • Test repaired motors on a VSD.
  • Conduct site work to remove or install servo motors.
  • Log labor and parts onto the job management system.
  • Provide fault diagnosis feedback to management or sales teams.

Requirements:

  • Millwright qualification or electrical and mechanical trade.
  • Mechanical and electrical experience with AC motors.
  • Experience with VSDs is advantageous.
  • Good time management and detail orientation.
  • Mature approach to resolving workshop-related issues.
  • A strong drive to work under pressure.