Maintenance Millwright

greif; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif in South Africa is seeking a qualified Maintenance Millwright to perform planned, preventive, and breakdown maintenance on mechanical and electromechanical equipment, including gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and motors. You will install, align, and commission machinery and support continuous improvement to maximise uptime.

This role requires compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and LOTOTO procedures, participation in risk assessments and toolbox talks, and clear

Qualifications

• Recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) as per SA standards.
• Minimum 1-5 years' post-trade experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Matric completed.
• NQF Level 5 with focus on Electrical.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in solving hydraulic/pneumatic faults.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical and electrical fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OHS Act and regulations; follow LOTOTO, permit-to-work, confined space, and live electrical work procedures.
• Perform planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance on mechanical and electromechanical equipment; diagnose faults and repair to OEM specs.
• Install, align, and commission machinery; perform vibration checks and condition monitoring.
• Collaborate with production and engineering; mentor apprentices and communicate during shift handovers.

Skills

Breakdown response

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

PLC controls

Conveyor maintenance

Education

Millwright Red Seal

Matric

NQF Level 5 (Electrical)

Job description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer , Sustainable Fiber , Durable Metal , and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION:

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

Job Requisition #:

035322 Maintenance Millwright (Open)

Job Description:

Compliance & Safety (Legal Requirements)

• Ensure all work is conducted in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (85 of 1993) and its regulations.
• Adhere to lock-out, tag-out, try out (LOTOTO), permit-to-work, confined space, and working-at-heights and live electrical work procedures.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents in line with company and statutory requirements.
• Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety audits as required by South African safety legislation.
• Always ensure that the correct Personal Protective Equipment is work as per risk assessments and job standards.
• Perform statutory inspections on all prescribed and indicated equipment and building structures as indicated by the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Immediately inform the maintenance management team if any equipment in the plant is seen to be defective.
• Compliance with company disciplinary, safety, and quality procedures

Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance

• Perform planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance on mechanical and electromechanical equipment, including gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, motors, valves, bearings, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on mechanical and basic electrical systems in accordance with engineering standards and OEM specifications.
• Install, align, and commission machinery and equipment.
• Perform vibration checks, alignment, and condition monitoring tasks where required.
• Perform Break-Down Analysis on all Breakdowns exceeding 15 min.
• Maintain hand tools and toolbox to ensure the equipment is in good working condition.

Planned Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

• Execute tasks according to the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or maintenance schedules.
• Record all maintenance work, inspections, and parts usage accurately.
• Assist with root cause analysis of recurring breakdowns and implement corrective actions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with production, engineering, and other maintenance staff to minimise downtime.
• Provide technical support and guidance to apprentices, assistants, or operators where applicable.
• Communicate clearly during shift handovers and maintenance planning meetings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal), as per South African trade certification standards.
• Minimum 1-5 years' post-trade experience in a manufacturing, processing, or industrial environment.
• Matric
• NQF Level 5 with focus on Electrical.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in problem solving of hydraulic and pneumatic systems faults.
• Minimum 3 years' experience mechanical and electrical fault finding.

TRAINING

• Hydraulics - basic level required.
• Pneumatics - basic level required
• Electronics - basis level required
• Blow Molding - basic level required

SKILLS

• Ability to work under pressure and respond to breakdowns effectively.
• Breakdown analysis using problem solving techniques.
• High level of reliability, discipline, and attention to detail.
• Good written and oral communication.
• Problem solving on temperature control circuits
• AC and DC motor connections and testing.
• Start delta wiring
• Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder repairs.
• Engineering (drilling, tapping, bending, pressing, cutting, arc welding)
• Read, analyse and interpret hydraulic schematics to solve breakdowns
• Read, analyse and interpret pneumatic schematics to solve breakdowns
• Read, analyse and interpret electric schematics to solve breakdowns
• Setup of AC drives.
• Basic arc welding skills
• Conveyor maintenance
• Recognise electrical components
• Testing of input and output signals on PLC controls
• Dismantling, assembling and installing machinery.
• Control circuit testing on pressure and linear transducers.
• Control circuit testing of proportional valves.
• Panel wiring from electrical drawings.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCY

• Willingness to work shifts, standby, overtime, and callouts as operationally required.
• High level of reliability, discipline, and attention to detail.

PHYSICAL & MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Medically fit to perform