Automation Millwright: PLCs, Drives & Preventive Maintenance

Communicate Recruitment

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a qualified Millwright for an on-site role in Johannesburg to diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and control system faults on production equipment. You will support automated manufacturing processes, carry out preventive maintenance, and assist with new equipment installation and commissioning.

The ideal candidate has a Red Seal Millwright and hands-on PLC experience, with exposure to major PLC platforms and process control principles.

Qualifications

Red Seal Millwright with post-trade experience.
Experience in automation-intensive manufacturing or production environments.
Working knowledge of PLC-controlled machinery and industrial control systems.
Exposure to Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Schneider or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and control system faults on production equipment.
Support operation, maintenance and optimisation of automated manufacturing processes.
Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs.
Investigate root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Program modifications and fault diagnosis on PLC-driven systems where required.
Assist with installation, testing, and commissioning of new plant equipment.
Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to enhance plant productivity.
Ensure maintenance activities comply with quality, safety, and procedures.