Maintenance Millwright

Network Contracting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting in Cape Town is seeking a hands-on Millwright to service and maintain production equipment across moulding, assembly, printing and conveying lines. You will diagnose faults, perform planned maintenance and maintain accurate registers.

The ideal candidate has a recognised Millwright trade certificate, matric, at least three years post-trade experience, and the ability to read drawings. Overtime and after-hours support may be required.

Qualifications

• Millwright Trade Test Certificate required.
• Matric or equivalent qualification required.
• Minimum 3 years' post-trade experience in production/manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding capabilities.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to work overtime and provide after-hours breakdown support when required.

Responsibilities

• Attend to mechanical and electrical breakdowns and restore equipment to operation.
• Diagnose recurring machine faults and identify root causes.
• Maintain moulding, assembly, printing, conveying and ancillary production equipment.
• Repair motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains and shafts.
• Conduct electrical fault-finding on panels, sensors, relays and motor circuits.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems and schedules.
• Establish and maintain preventative maintenance schedules.
• Record breakdowns, repairs, parts used and downtime.
• Maintain machine/equipment registers and stock levels.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Read drawings

Independent worker

Maintenance records

Education

Millwright Trade Test Certificate

Matric or equivalent qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Attend to mechanical and electrical breakdowns and restore equipment to operational condition.
• Diagnose recurring machine faults and identify underlying/root causes.
• Maintain moulding, assembly, printing, conveying and ancillary production equipment.
• Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains and shafts.
• Conduct electrical fault-finding on panels, sensors, contactors, relays and motor circuits.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Establish and maintain preventative maintenance schedules.
• Conduct planned maintenance, servicing and equipment inspections.
• Maintain accurate machine and equipment registers.
• Record breakdowns, repairs, parts used and downtime.
• Identify critical spare parts and assist with determining appropriate stock levels.
• Liaise with machine suppliers and specialist contractors when required.
• Support machine installations, relocations and commissioning activities.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ensure maintenance activities do not introduce contamination or safety risks.

Required Skills & Experience

• Recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate.
• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' post-trade experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding capabilities.
• Practical experience with three-phase motors and industrial electrical systems.
• Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to work independently and effectively during equipment breakdowns.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Willingness to work overtime and provide after-hours breakdown support when reasonably required.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a hands-on, technically strong Millwright who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is confident dealing with both electrical and mechanical maintenance challenges.

The ideal candidate will be a practical problem-solver who can work independently during breakdown situations, identify root causes rather than simply repair symptoms, and contribute to improved equipment reliability, preventative maintenance and reduced production downtime.