Millwright

Ideal Candidates; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking a Maintenance Technician to assist with the upkeep and improvement of production machinery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with hydraulic systems, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, organizing tools, and developing maintenance schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience required.
• Valid driver's license and own transport essential.
• Extensive knowledge of hydraulic presses and machine tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hydraulic presses, rubber mixing mill, and forklifts.
• Build jigs and machinery as required.
• Create maintenance schedules and manage tool organization.

Skills

Welding

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Innovative Thinking

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PC Competency

Job description

Assist with maintenance and improving of existing and future infrastructure.

Fix and maintain production related machinery

Key responsibilities :

The maintenance of hydraulic presses, the rubber mixing mill and forklift including electrical work and the maintenance of electric elements

The building of jigs and machinery as is required

Recommendations specific to best practices regarding maintenance and machine performance

The caretaking of tools and instruments needed to carry out the duties of maintenance

The building of greater levels of machine reliability within the business as a whole

Maintaining stock levels of critical spares

The ability to work with pressure (such as the type experienced during machine breakdowns etc.)

The ability to work within a team

Welding

Extensive knowledge regarding hydraulic presses

Willing and able to follow instructions

Good knowledge of machine tools and components such as radial arm drills, lathes and industrial gearboxes etc.

Knowledge of how to work with Excel, Outlook and competent with a PC in general

Good written and verbal English communication

The ability to think innovatively and solve problems with cost-effective long-lasting solutions.

Able to draw up concise reports for management

Potential initial projects :

The drawing up of a maintenance schedule for each machine in the factory broken down into shift checks and weekly, monthly and yearly checks.

The organising of tool cupboards and the creation of a digital tool registry

The cleaning out of all electrical boxes within the factory

Running through each machine and creating line by line costings specific to what each machine requires for a complete overhaul

The implementation of a "maintenance request" system

Job requirements :

Valid drivers license

Own transport (specifically important given that from time to time you may be called out at night to assist with a breakdown)

A minimum of 3 years relevant experience