Industrial Millwright - Breakdowns, PMs & Installations

West Coast Personnel; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel in South Africa seeks a qualified Millwright to maintain and repair production equipment across moulding, assembly, printing, conveying and ancillary machinery. You will diagnose faults, service machines, read electrical and mechanical drawings, and respond quickly during breakdowns.

The ideal candidate holds a recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate and Matric, with at least 3 years' post-trade experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate – essential.
• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' post-trade Millwright experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with three-phase motors and industrial electrical systems.
• Good hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Able to work independently and make sound decisions during breakdowns.
• Basic computer literacy and maintenance-record keeping.
• Willing to work overtime and provide after-hours breakdown support.

Responsibilities

• Attend to mechanical and electrical breakdowns.
• Diagnose recurring machine faults and identify root causes.
• Maintain production equipment, including moulding, assembly, printing, conveying and ancillary machinery.
• Maintain motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains and shafts.
• Fault-find electrical panels, sensors, contactors, relays and motor circuits.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Conduct planned servicing and equipment inspections.
• Maintain accurate machine and equipment registers.
• Record breakdowns, repairs, downtime and parts used.
• Identify critical spare parts and recommend stock levels.
• Liaise with machine suppliers and specialist contractors.
• Assist with machinery installation, relocation and commissioning.
• Maintain high housekeeping and contamination-control standards.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Read drawings

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Overtime readiness

Education

Millwright Trade Test Certificate

Matric

Job description

West Coast Personnel in South Africa seeks a qualified Millwright to maintain and repair production equipment across moulding, assembly, printing, conveying and ancillary machinery. You will diagnose faults, service machines, read electrical and mechanical drawings, and respond quickly during breakdowns.

The ideal candidate holds a recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate and Matric, with at least 3 years' post-trade experience in manufacturing.