Engineering Artisan – Millwright (Shift)

Minopex; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering company near Postmasburg is looking for a qualified Millwright to diagnose and maintain equipment. Responsibilities include ensuring machinery operates safely, performing inspections, and collaborating with production teams. Candidates must possess a valid trade certification and at least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, along with strong skills in maintenance and repair.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-3 years' experience as a qualified Millwright.
• Must have driver’s license code B, EB, or C1.
• Must be willing to work shifts and without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and maintain machinery and equipment as per specifications.
• Perform daily inspections as per safety regulations.
• Collaborate with teams on maintenance activities affecting production.

Skills

Knowledge of instrumentation equipment

Experience in pump maintenance and repairs

Medium Voltage competency skills

Time management skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Valid Section 13 Trade Test / Section 26(D) Certificate

Job description

Introduction

This position will be based at a site near Postmasburg in the Northern Cape.

Description

The purpose of this position is to diagnose and maintain machinery and equipment according to technical specification and sound engineering practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to maintenance requirements, standards and specifications
• Perform daily inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, operational and Company standards and report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Supervisor
• Develop, modify, construct and install all types of trade related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment
• Ensure that all installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion
• Continuously monitor equipment failure and efficiency to improve trade specific equipment and systems
• Consult with production teams on maintenance activities that affect production
• Support the achievement of equipment/ machine availability and production performance levels
• Ensure that maintenance related information is recorded and reported to the relevant planning office to support the planned maintenance / asset maintenance system
• Ensure that production targets are achieved according to the production plan

Qualification Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Valid Section 13 Trade Test / Section 26(D) Certificate required
• Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1
• Own transport to attend to call outs

Experience and SkillsRequirements

• Minimum of 2 - 3 years’ experience as a qualified Millwright
• Must have knowledge and experience with instrumentation equipment
• VSD trained
• Must have experience in pump maintenance and repairs
• Must be able to do alignment
• Must have knowledge in changing bearings
• Operating of Huckbolting and thread cutting machine will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of maintaining MV motors will be an added advantage
• Medium Voltage competency skills (certificated) will be an added advantage
• Not colour blind
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights
• Must be familiar with risk assessment procedures
• Must be willing to work shifts and without supervision
• English language proficiency
• Time management skills