Maintenance Millwright – Plastic Machinery (Overtime)

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

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.