Millwright

Staff Solutions; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliability and efficiency of machinery in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves disassembling, repairing, and maintaining a variety of mechanical and electrical systems, with a focus on plastic processing equipment. You will be responsible for troubleshooting issues, coordinating preventive maintenance, and providing guidance to peers to optimize production and safety. If you thrive in a hands-on role and have a passion for machinery, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of plastic injection moulding and troubleshooting PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and reassemble machinery for repair and maintenance.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot complex equipment issues.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Robotics Systems

Troubleshooting

Attention to Detail

Safety Compliance

Tools

Multi-meter

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Material Handling Equipment

Job description

• Disassemble and reassemble machinery and equipment for repair.
• Review and interpret engineering specifications, schematics, and blueprints to determine workprocedures.
• Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Transfer equipment to the applicable site for maintenance to avoid contamination or safety hazards.
• Work with a range of hand tools including measuring tools, welding, and brazing equipment.
• Determine which machines, techniques, and tools to use when moving equipment and completing jobs.
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance isneeded.
• Perform machine maintenance as per provided schedules. (Performs PM's, cleans and lubricatesinjection moulding machines and equipment)
• Troubleshooting, repair and improvement of complex plastics processing and ancillary equipment.
• Perform root cause analysis, practical development and implement solutions to increase equipmentreliability, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Coordinate and implement preventive maintenance activities.
• Provide guidance to peers to ensure optimum production, quality and safety while minimizing costs,energy usage and waste in accordance with corporate policies and health & safety laws.
• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic,troubleshooting and repairs.
• Visually inspects and solves problems in machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or improper operation
• Documents repairs and maintenance of manufacturing machinery
• Potential duties may also include fabrication and installation of related trades; performing buildingmaintenance; and general welding or plumbing.
• Participates in the implementation of various improvement projects.
• Performs installation of new equipment and or relocation of equipment
• Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operateprimarily on the basis of mechanical and electrical principles

Job Requirements :

• Minimum of 5 - 10 years of experience in performing maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and / or robotics systems.
• Experience with Plastic injection moulding, extrusion and / or thermoforming
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Understanding of the functionality of relays, motor contactors, motor starters, solid state relays, soft startsand variable frequency drives
• Familiarity with the operation and troubleshooting of PLC programming.
• Ability to safely trace electrical circuits with a multi-meter and wiring schematic to find faulty components.
• Experience in electrical distribution and machine controls ranging from 24 to 480 volts AC / DC
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot using schematic diagrams.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance andservice.
• Proficiency with using a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handlingequipment in performing duties.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving theproblem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Compliance with safety regulations and maintenance of clean and orderly work areas
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as required.