Apprentice Millwright: Hands-On Maintenance & Training

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is recruiting an Apprentice Millwright to join our maintenance team. You will learn installation, maintenance, and repair of complex industrial machinery, gaining hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in a fast-paced processing environment.

This hands-on apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with technical courses, emphasizes safety, precision, and problem-solving, and offers a pathway to trade certification and future

Qualifications

• Matric certificate with a strong foundation in Mathematics and Physical Science.
• A keen mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime as required.
• Legally eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new industrial machinery.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults in machinery including gearboxes, motors, and conveyors.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Use precision measuring instruments for alignment and calibration.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

Matric certificate with strong foundation in Mathematics and Physical Science

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is recruiting an Apprentice Millwright to join our maintenance team. You will learn installation, maintenance, and repair of complex industrial machinery, gaining hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in a fast-paced processing environment.

This hands-on apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with technical courses, emphasizes safety, precision, and problem-solving, and offers a pathway to trade certification and future