Millwright

Communicate Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a skilled Millwright for on-site maintenance of industrial plant and production equipment. The role focuses on diagnosing faults, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting installations and commissioning.

The candidate should be able to work independently and within a maintenance team, with willingness to travel to various sites. Candidates must be Trade Tested Millwrights with a valid driving licence and SA work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Millwright.
• South African residence or valid work permit.
• Experience in industrial maintenance preferred.
• Willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical installation, maintenance, and repairs on industrial plant and production equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on motors, pumps, conveyors, drives, and associated equipment.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and commissioning.
• Identify recurring faults and implement solutions to improve equipment reliability.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety procedures and operational standards.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Fault finding

Industrial machinery maintenance

Teamwork & independence

Willingness to travel

Education

Trade Tested Millwright

Valid drivers licence

Job description

Job Description:

• Perform mechanical and electrical installation, maintenance, and repairs on industrial plant and production equipment
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on motors, pumps, conveyors, drives, and associated equipment
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and commissioning
• Identify recurring faults and implement solutions to improve equipment reliability
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety procedures and operational standards

Skills & Experience:

• 510 years experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance within an industrial environment
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience maintaining industrial machinery and production equipment
• Experience in bitumen, asphalt, petrochemical, heavy manufacturing, or similar process industries will be advantageous
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team
• Willingness to travel to sites as required

Qualifications:

• Trade Tested Millwright
• Valid drivers licence
• Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.