Maintenance Millwright (Plastic Industry) â Montague Gardens

West Coast Personnel; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel is seeking a qualified Millwright to attend to mechanical and electrical breakdowns, diagnose faults and maintain a range of production equipment including moulding, assembly, printing, and conveyors. You will fault-find on electrical panels and motor circuits and develop preventative maintenance schedules.

The ideal candidate holds a recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate, Matric, and at least 3 years post-trade experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Attend to mechanical and electrical breakdowns and diagnose root causes.
• Maintain production equipment including moulding, assembly, printing, conveying and ancillary machinery.
• Fault-find electrical panels, sensors, contactors, relays and motor circuits.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Record breakdowns, repairs, downtime and parts used.
• Liaise with machine suppliers and contractors.
• Assist with machinery installation, relocation and commissioning.
• Maintain housekeeping and contamination-control standards.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Read drawings (electrical & mechanical

Hydraulics & pneumatics knowledge

Independent work ethic

Record-keeping

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.