Millwright

Kerry Kopp Recruitment; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Kopp Recruitment is seeking a qualified Millwright to maintain and repair plant and machinery. The role covers fault finding, replacing parts, machine alignment, installation, and routine safety checks on site.

The ideal candidate holds a Red Seal Trade Certificate, Matric, and extensive post-apprenticeship experience; knowledge of PLC, Drives, SCADA is advantageous, and bilingual English/Afrikaans is preferred. Overtime and call-out readiness required.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• Red Seal Trade Certificate with extensive post-apprenticeship experience.
• Feed/FMCG industry experience is advantageous.
• PLC, Drives and SCADA knowledge is beneficial.
• Valid driver''s licence and own transport.
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Attend to planned and unplanned maintenance and breakdowns on plant and machinery.
• Fault-find and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Replace defective parts and carry out machine alignment, adjustments and repairs.
• Assemble, install, dismantle and maintain machinery and equipment.
• Monitor plant equipment to minimise downtime.
• Report breakdowns and maintenance issues to the Maintenance Manager.
• Conduct safety inspections and adhere to all OHS policies and procedures.
• Be prepared to work overtime and respond to call-outs when required.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Preventive maintenance

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Red Seal Trade Certificate

Tools

PLC

Drives

SCADA

Job description

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Attend to planned and unplanned maintenance and breakdowns on plant and machinery. Fault-find and repair mechanical and electrical equipment. Replace defective parts and carry out machine alignment, adjustments and repairs. Assemble, install, dismantle and maintain machinery and equipment. Monitor plant equipment to minimise downtime. Report breakdowns and maintenance issues to the Maintenance Manager. Conduct safety inspections and adhere to all OHS policies and procedures. Be prepared to work overtime and respond to call-outs when required.

Qualifications & Experience:

Grade 12 (Matric) Qualified Millwright with a Red Seal Trade Certificate. 46 years post-apprenticeship experience. Feed/FMCG industry experience will be advantageous. PLC, Drives, Scada knowledge, Automation Valid drivers licence and own reliable transport. Bilingual in English and Afrikaans.