Millwright

Abantu Staffing Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector seeks a Millwright to ensure optimal equipment availability. The successful candidate will manage spare parts, handle breakdowns, and adapt to shift work as needed. This position requires extensive experience with automated systems and strong technical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience on automated systems.
• 4 years post-trade experience in automotive essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment availability for production.
• Manage spare parts and breakdowns during shifts.
• Perform weekend work and standbys as required.

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication

Planning and organising

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Accuracy

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Trade Tested Millwright

Tools

SAP

Hand tools

Machining tools

Measuring tools

Electrical control systems

Automation

Job description

Job Description:

The role of the Millwright is to ensure that the equipment is available at all times so that Production is able to meet their production targets.

Qualification:

• Trade Tested Millwright
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working on automated systems / robots
• Must have 4 years post experience in automotive after completing Millwright Trade
• Automotive experience is essential

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure availability of equipment at all times.
• Manage Spare part store to ensure availability of spare parts when needed.
• Manage breakdowns on shift
• On standby at intervals, own transport essential
• When needed weekend work is available
• Shutdown maintenance availability
• Please note that this is a shift work position

Skills and Abilities:

• Computer literacy, MS Office
• Communication at all levels
• Planning and organising
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Analysis / problem identification
• Customer service orientation
• Initiative
• Judgement / problem solving
• Teamwork / collaboration
• Tolerance for stress
• Knowledge Required
• Pneumatics
• Robotics knowledge or experience
• Hand tools, machining tools, measuring tools
• Electrical control systems/Automation
• SAP