Maintenance Millwright

Network Contracting; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting in South Africa seeks a hands-on Millwright to service and maintain diverse production equipment in a fast-paced plant environment.

You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, read drawings, and support installations, with a focus on reliability, preventative maintenance and minimal downtime.

Qualifications

• Recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate.
• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' post-trade experience in a production/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 during breakdowns.
• Basic computer literacy and maintenance record keeping.
• Willingness to work overtime and after-hours support.

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 stock levels.
• Liaise with machine suppliers and specialist contractors when required.
• Support machine installations, relocations and commissioning activities.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety to avoid contamination or risks.

Skills

Fault-finding (mechanical)

Fault-finding (electrical)

Independent worker

Read electrical/mechanical drawings

Maintenance planning

Record-keeping

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Education

Millwright Trade Test Certificate

Matric or equivalent

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.