Maintenance Technician (Millwright)

Helderberg Personnel CC; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel CC is seeking a Trade-tested Millwright to maintain, repair and optimise production, packaging, refrigeration and plant utility equipment in a food manufacturing environment. You will execute preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns and perform fault-finding to maximise reliability and uptime.

The role requires experience with 3-phase motors, variable speed drives, pneumatic systems and industrial sensors, plus the ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.

Qualifications

• Trade-tested Millwright with extensive maintenance experience in FMCG/food processing environments.
• Experience working with automated production equipment.
• Strong fault-finding ability across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with: three-phase motors, variable speed drives, pneumatic systems and industrial sensors.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and machine schematics.
• Willing to work rotational shifts and weekends.
• Self-starter with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Production Equipment Reliability
• Preventative Maintenance Execution
• Utilities and Infrastructure Support
• Maintenance Systems and Stores Control
• Health, Safety and Food Compliance

Skills

Millwright

Fault finding

Automated equipment

Three-phase motors

Variable speed drives

Pneumatic systems

Industrial sensors

Wiring diagrams

Shift work

Weekend availability

Self-starter

Problem solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

The successful candidate must be able to maintain, repair and optimise production, packaging, refrigeration and plant utility equipment to ensure maximum reliability, performance and availability. Execute preventative maintenance schedules, respond promptly to breakdowns and perform structured fault-finding to minimise downtime. Support uninterrupted production through safe, efficient and compliant maintenance practices aligned with food manufacturing, quality and safety standards. Identify improvement opportunities, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and assist with effective asset management to enhance overall operational efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• Trade-tested Millwright 35 years maintenance experience in preferably a FMCG / food processing / packaging environment
• Experience working with automated production equipment
• Strong fault-finding ability across mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience working with: 3-phase motors, Variable speed drives, Pneumatic systems, Industrial sensors
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and machine schematics
• Must be able to work rotational shifts and weekends
• Self starter
• Analytical and problem solver
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Key Accountabilities

• Production Equipment Reliability
• Preventative Maintenance Execution
• Utilities and Infrastructure Support
• Maintenance Systems and Stores Control
• Health, Safety and Food Compliance

Indicators of Effectiveness

• Overall equipment effectiveness
• Attend to all breakdowns as well as minor maintenance in the targeted turnaround period
• Maintenance costs versus budget
• Maintenance schedule attainment