Millwright

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Millwright to execute maintenance and repairs on engineering equipment. The ideal candidate will possess a Grade 12 Certificate and a Trade Test, with up to 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include diagnosing equipment failures, ensuring compliance with company regulations, and maintaining cost controls. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to efficient operations in a technical and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Up to 3 years’ experience as a Millwright in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of maintenance practices/ designs/ methodologies.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical and mechanical inspections and repairs.
• Diagnose equipment failures and execute repairs efficiently.
• Perform routine inspections to prevent equipment failures.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Fault-finding

Education

Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)

Trade Test: Millwright (NQF 5)

Tools

MS Office

SAP

ERP Systems

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)
• Trade Test: Millwright (NQF 5)
• Up to 3 years’ technical, electrical and mechanical maintenance experience as a Millwright in a manufacturing environment
• Computer literacy (basic MS Office, SAP, ERP Systems and other job-specific software systems)
• Knowledge of relevant maintenance practices/ designs/ methodologies/ and SOPs
• Problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Communication skills (both verbal and written)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute electrical and mechanical inspections, repairs and maintenance of engineering equipment to ensure safe operations
• Engineering and maintenance control
  
  • Diagnose the root cause of equipment failure and execute a plan/ take action to rectify the failure by performing repairs in a speedy manner
  • Ensure minimal equipment downtime and damage by repairing faults/ defects/ failures as speedily as possible
  • Ensure optimal equipment operation by the application of relevant technical and engineering practices, as well as by obtaining manufacturing process approval for the equipment's operating condition
  • Support and liaise with production by identifying potential problems in a proactive manner, as well as resolving process-related problems and planned maintenance to production runs
  • Perform a “first-off" inspection on all process changes to determine the exact state of the equipment
  • Perform routine inspections to detect possible equipment failures or excessive wear, make a diagnosis and perform the necessary maintenance work
  • Periodically inspect manufactured products against quality requirements to ensure compliance with set standards
  • Coordinate the availability of parts to perform/ execute preventative maintenance routines
• Compliance
  • Operate within controls and procedures to ensure the integrity of the company
  • Report risks or areas of concern to management within the area of responsibility
  • Promote compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure
• Cost-control
  • Support the effective and transparent use of financial and other resources
  • Limit expenditure, reduce costs and ensure deviations from budgetary limits are reported to the direct manager
  • Maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers to render the highest quality of services
  • Identify and solve problems whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with the company's core values