Millwright

Tyron Consultancy; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Senior Millwright to maintain and repair various machinery and systems. The ideal candidate will hold a red seal certification, possess strong electrical skills, and have several years of experience in automated environments. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced tools and technologies, ensuring operational efficiency and safety in the workplace.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in a fast-paced automated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand plant and equipment design and specifications.
• Stable career record and SA Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine correction methods.
• Assemble, install, and repair pipe systems and machinery.

Skills

Electrical skills

Diagnosis of mechanical problems

Mathematics knowledge

Education

N4 certificate

Qualified Millwright (red seal certificate)

Tools

Machining tools

Precision measuring instruments

Power tools

Job description

Senior Millwright position available in Port Elizabeth.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Millwright with strong electrical skills and knowledge.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments.
• Assemble, install and/or repair pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment
• Health and safety.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs

Requirements:

• Minimum N4 certificate
• Qualified Millwright (red seal certificate)
• At least 5 years experience post qualification in a fast-paced automated manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical experience and skills (PLC, SCADA)
• Ability to understand plant and equipment design and technical specifications and standards
• Need to understand and manage spare components / parts supply chain
• Stable career record
• SA Citizenship