Maintenance Millwright – Montague Gardens

West Coast Personnel; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel is seeking a skilled Millwright for a production facility in the Western Cape. You will perform mechanical and electrical breakdown repairs, fault-find on three-phase systems, and maintain moulding, assembly, printing, conveying and ancillary machinery to minimize downtime.

The role requires a recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate, Matric, and at least 3 years of post-trade experience in manufacturing. Overtime and after-hours support may be required.

Qualifications

• Recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate is essential.
• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' post-trade Millwright experience in manufacturing.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with three-phase motors and industrial electrical systems.
• Good knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.

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.
• 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 contractors.
• Assist with installation, relocation and commissioning of machinery.
• Maintain high housekeeping and contamination-control standards.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Three-phase motors

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Reading drawings

Maintenance records

Independent worker

Education

Millwright Trade Test Certificate

Matric or equivalent

Job description

Key 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 appropriate stock levels.
• Liaise with machine suppliers and specialist contractors.
• Assist with machinery installation, relocation and commissioning.
• Maintain high housekeeping and contamination-control standards within the production environment.

Requirements

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

Working Hours & Remuneration

Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 16:00

Candidates must be willing to work overtime, weekends and occasional night shifts in the event of breakdowns or operational requirements.

Salary: Market related – candidates should advise their wage/salary expectation.

Payment: Fortnightly.