Millwright

Dynamic Plastics; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plastic injection moulding company in Germiston is seeking a Qualified Millwright to join their maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in manufacturing, particularly in plastic injection moulding, and will ensure machinery operates efficiently. Responsibilities include performing maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns, and collaborating with production teams while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably plastic injection moulding.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Solid problem-solving and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Respond to machine breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and improve machine performance.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Trade-Tested Millwright Qualification (Red Seal)

Tools

Technical diagrams and schematics

Job description

Location: Germiston, Gauteng
Industry: Plastic Injection Moulding / Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time | Day Shift
Start Date: As soon as possible
A leading plastic injection moulding company based in Germiston is looking to appoint a Qualified Millwright to join our maintenance team. This position is ideal for a highly skilled individual who is mechanically and electrically proficient, with solid experience in the manufacturing environment, and preferably, in plastic injection moulding.
We are seeking a reliable and professional candidate who can operate effectively in a fast-paced production environment during day shift operations, ensuring machinery and equipment perform at optimum efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Respond promptly to machine breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical fault-finding on injection moulding machines and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Work closely with production teams to support operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.
• Assist in improving machine performance and implementing upgrades where necessary.

Minimum Requirements:
• Trade-Tested Millwright Qualification (Red Seal).
• 10+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong preference for plastic injection moulding.
• Solid knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and mechanical components.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and schematics.
• Proven experience with preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Excellent fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and time management abilities.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.