Millwright

Bridgena Barnard & Associates; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgena Barnard & Associates client is seeking a skilled Millwright for a packaging/manufacturing environment in which you will maintain production machinery, ensure reliability and support continuous improvement across the plant. The role requires Red Seal trade status and extensive fault-finding experience.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, diagnostics on electrical/mechanical systems, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and collaboration with Production and Engineering to improve

Qualifications

• Red Seal Trade Tested Millwright.
• N6/Nat Dip in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 35 years' experience in manufacturing/engineering/packaging.
• Experience in plastic manufacturing, packaging, FMCG or high-volume production advantageous.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime and standby.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Attend to machinery breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot automated plastic manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

PLC fault-finding

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Reading schematics

Shift work

Education

Red Seal Trade Tested Millwright

N6 / Nat Dip in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Our client, a well-established packaging Engineering / manufacturing company, wants to employ a skilled and experienced Millwright

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability and optimal performance of production machinery, while minimising breakdowns and supporting continuous improvement across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Attend to machinery breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise production downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot automated plastic manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections and identify potential equipment failures.
• Perform root-cause analysis on recurring breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Install, commission and modify machinery and production equipment.
• Assist with planned maintenance shutdowns and major maintenance projects.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, mechanical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, sensors, drives and control systems.
• Assist with PLC fault-finding and automated equipment.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Record breakdowns, maintenance activities and parts used accurately.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to improve machine reliability and OEE.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Red Seal Trade Tested Millwright
• N6 / Nat Dip in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering will be adv.
• Minimum 35 years' experience in a manufacturing or engineering or packaging environment
• Exp within plastic manufacturing, packaging, FMCG or a high-volume production environment will be highly advantageous.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Practical experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime and standby when required.