Millwright

Interdot Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A client in the metal industry is seeking a Millwright to ensure maintenance and problem solving, minimizing downtime. Responsibilities include inspecting machinery, generating job cards, and conducting repairs. The ideal candidate must be qualified and trade tested as a Millwright with at least 5 years' experience in the steel industry. Shift work and weekend availability are required. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic maintenance team, ensuring equipment functionality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of work experience in the steel industry.
• Must be prepared to work shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machinery and report issues to the Maintenance Manager.
• Ensure all equipment and machinery is maintained and fit for purpose.
• Generate and execute job cards for maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical works knowledge

PLC control systems knowledge

Education

Qualified and Trade Tested as a Millwright

Job description

My client in the metal industry is seeking a Millwright who will ensure maintenance including problem solving, ensure minimum downtime.

Qualifications

• Qualified and Trade Tested as a Millwright
• Must have at least 5 years work experience in the steel industry
• Must be prepared to work shifts
• Weekend work is required on a rotational basis
• Sound knowledge and experience in mechanical works
• Knowledge of PLC control systems would be an advantageous
• Must be prepared to work overtime scheduled or unscheduled outside of the normal hours

Duties & Responsibilities

• Checking and inspecting machinery, placing orders with buyer for parts and reporting issues to the Maintenance Manager or Section Head
• Ensuring that all equipment and machinery is maintained and fit for purpose
• Generating and executing job cards daily for planned preventative maintenance and breakdowns
• Reviewing job cards or operations from the previous day to identify problems and corrective actions required
• Carrying out breakdown repair work on electrical and mechanical equipment within reasonable time
• Completing root cause and failure analysis on prolonged and repeated breakdowns
• Ensuring that recommendations for improvements to the planning office are made regularly
• Carrying out repairs and maintenance as per job card specification
• Analyzing and communicating technical information to internal and external customers as well as the Section Head
• Completing documents and reports in an accurate and disciplined manner and within time restraints
• Proposing and actioning improvements to the company procedures
• Executing planned maintenance on the plant and equipment respectively