Millwright

Everestpackgroup; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Millwright to join their dynamic team. This role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery in factories and power plants, ensuring operational efficiency and minimizing downtime. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, with a proven ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively. A commitment to safety and teamwork is essential, as well as the willingness to work shifts. Join this innovative firm and contribute to the smooth operation of critical machinery in a fast-paced environment!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a production and industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot effectively.

Responsibilities

• Attend to breakdowns and implement preventative action plans.
• Conduct regular inspections and scheduled maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work shifts

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Tools

PLC

Inverter variable drives

MS Office

Job description

A professional who installs, dismantles, repairs, reassembles, and moves machinery.

They perform these duties in factories and power plants.

Millwrights are also responsible for the creation of maintenance plans to keep the machines running as efficiently as possible. They can also be called in on an emergency basis if equipment breaks unexpectedly. They help get the machine repaired and running again, helping to reduce downtime for the company.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Attend to breakdowns.
2. Preventative action plans to minimise breakages.
3. Regular inspections on equipment to identify hazards, defects or need for repair.
4. Attend to scheduled maintenance and shutdown.
5. Assist with cost estimates and drawings / preliminary sketches.
6. Install / connect new equipment such as PLC, Inverter variable drives, and programming knowledge.
7. Ensuring compliance to electrical standards.
8. Troubleshooting and repairs to all electronic, electrical, and computer-based equipment.
9. Ability to analyse electronic circuits.
10. Conduct fault finding, testing and repairs.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Electrical knowledge is advantageous.
2. Computer Literacy in MS Office.
3. Grade 12 certificate.
4. At least 3 years' experience in a production and industrial environment.
5. Experience on Pneumatics and Hydraulics.
6. Mechanical skills and understanding of Conveyor systems.
7. Knowledge of both Single phase VAC and 3 phase systems up to VAC electrical systems.
8. Knowledge of process systems (including electronics, control valves, PLCs, software and hardware, Mechanical experience).
9. Able to read and interpret instructions, setup procedures, electrical drawings, and manuals.
10. Excellent mechanical knowledge of machines and tools in a factory environment.
11. Ability to problem solve.
12. Able to communicate clearly and effectively.
13. Committed to safety.
14. Highly motivated.
15. Willing to work shifts.
16. Ability to perform fast and effective electrical and mechanical fault finding.
17. Sound organizational and interpersonal skills.
18. Must be reliable.
19. Must be a team player.