Millwright

Trouw Nutrition; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Trouw Nutrition South Africa, part of Nutreco, seeks an experienced Millwright/Maintenance Technician for our manufacturing operation. You will own the reliability and performance of critical plant equipment, applying mechanical and electrical skills to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Join a connected, purpose-driven organisation, contribute to preventive maintenance, and support production with proactive troubleshooting and safe practices.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent / N3.
• A recognised Trade Test as a Millwright.
• At least 5 years' relevant experience as a Millwright in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with PLCs and AC drives.
• Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Good English communication skills. Knowledge of a South African local language would be advantageous.
• A strong commitment to working safely.
• The ability to analyse problems and find practical solutions.
• Willingness to work shifts, standby, overtime and call-outs to support production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant equipment to the required standards and respond to production needs and equipment failures.
• Assemble, install and test machinery to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and identify potential equipment failures before they result in breakdowns.
• Investigate root causes of major breakdowns and support corrective actions.
• Identify critical spare parts and help ensure their availability to minimise downtime.
• Identify and report potential asset-care problems during inspections.
• Support the effective layout and placement of equipment and machinery within the plant.
• Develop training material and support operators in using equipment safely and efficiently.
• Work in full compliance with safety requirements, including LOTOTO, work permits and contractor supervision.
• Use appropriate equipment, including forklifts where required, to move mechanical components.
• Participate in shift work, standby, overtime and call-outs when operationally required.

Skills

PLC expertise

AC drives

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety consciousness

Education

Matric or N3

Trade Test Millwright

Tools

PLCs

AC drives

Job description

Own your impact. Feed the Future.

At Trouw Nutrition South Africa, every role has an impact.

Job Description

Own your impact. Feed the Future.

At Trouw Nutrition South Africa, every role has an impact.

As part of Nutreco, our purpose is Feeding the Future. Our Own It mindset is about taking ownership, growing and making an impact while working together as one connected organisation.

We are looking for an experienced Millwright / Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing operation in South Africa.

In this role, you will own the reliability and performance of critical plant equipment. You will use your mechanical and electrical expertise to keep our operation running safely and efficiently, solve problems at their source and work closely with production and other teams to minimise downtime.

If you enjoy taking initiative, solving practical problems and seeing the impact of your work, this could be your opportunity to Own It.

What You'll Do

• Maintain plant equipment to the required standards and respond to production needs and equipment failures.
• Assemble, install and test machinery to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and identify potential equipment failures before they result in breakdowns.
• Investigate root causes of major breakdowns and support corrective actions.
• Identify critical spare parts and help ensure their availability to minimise downtime.
• Identify and report potential asset-care problems during inspections.
• Support the effective layout and placement of equipment and machinery within the plant.
• Develop training material and support operators in using equipment safely and efficiently.
• Work in full compliance with safety requirements, including LOTOTO, work permits and contractor supervision.
• Use appropriate equipment, including forklifts where required, to move mechanical components.
• Participate in shift work, standby, overtime and call-outs when operationally required.

What You'll Bring

• Matric or equivalent / N3.
• A recognised Trade Test as a Millwright.
• At least 5 years' relevant experience as a Millwright in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with PLCs and AC drives.
• Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Good English communication skills. Knowledge of a South African local language would be advantageous.
• A strong commitment to working safely.
• The ability to analyse problems and find practical solutions.
• Willingness to work shifts, standby, overtime and call-outs to support production requirements.

How You'll Own It

Own your impact

Take responsibility for the safe and reliable performance of the equipment you maintain. Nutreco's external Own It messaging specifically connects ownership with impact and accountability.

Own your decisions

Use your technical knowledge, judgement and initiative to identify problems and help find the right solution.

Own your growth

Stay curious, keep learning and continue building your technical capability. Nutreco's Own It materials explicitly connect ownership with taking initiative and driving personal development.

Own it together

Work collaboratively with operators, production teams, contractors and colleagues. At Nutreco, collaboration, teamwork, diversity and ensuring people's voices matter are part of the EVP.

Why join us?

At Nutreco, you are encouraged to contribute, develop and make an impact while being part of a connected international organisation.

We Offer

• A full-time position.
• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.
• Annual leave in line with company policy.
• Responsibility for your own area of expertise.
• Opportunities to learn and develop within Nutreco.
• The opportunity to contribute to an organisation with a clear purpose: Feeding the Future.

Bring What Makes You Different

We believe different perspectives make stronger teams. Nutreco is committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where people are respected, engaged and provided opportunities for personal and professional development.

If you meet the core technical requirements, share our commitment to safety and believe you can make an impact,

Ready to Own It?

Bring your technical expertise, your ideas and your determination to make things better.