Maintenance Millwright – Montauge Gardens

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel in Montague Gardens, Western Cape, is seeking a qualified Maintenance Millwright to join its Production team. This hands-on role focuses on improving plant reliability, reducing downtime and ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard.

Immediate placement is available, with some flexibility for the right candidate. Requirements include a recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate and at least 3 years' post-trade experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate is essential.
• Strong fault-finding skills in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and maintenance records.

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 within the production environment.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Three-phase motors

Industrial electrical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Reading drawings

Maintenance records

Overtime readiness

Independent worker

Education

Millwright Trade Test Certificate

Job description

Maintenance Millwright – Montauge Gardens West Coast Personnel Montague Gardens, Western Cape, ZA

An established manufacturing business is seeking a qualified and experienced Maintenance Millwright to join its Production team.
This is a hands‑on role focused on improving plant reliability, reducing production downtime and ensuring manufacturing equipment is maintained to a high operational standard.
The position is available for immediate placement, although the start date can be negotiated for the right candidate.

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.


• 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.

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.