Millwright

Network Recruitment; Pretoria; Sur place; ZAR 480 000 - 720 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Network Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Millwright to lead maintenance on critical plant equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding, with a focus on reliability and downtime reduction.

You will diagnose faults, service pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and rotating machinery, and support PLC and instrumentation troubleshooting, upgrades, and commissioning in a safety-conscious team.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate: Millwright (Red Seal) or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• 8–10 years post-trade maintenance in an industrial plant environment.

Responsabilités

• Perform preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance on plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Maintain pumps, compressors, motors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment.
• Assist with PLC and instrumentation troubleshooting activities.
• Support equipment commissioning, installations, and plant upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with safety, maintenance, and engineering standards.
• Accurately complete maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Identify and implement reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Connaissances

Troubleshooting

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical maintenance

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Formation

Trade Test Certificate: Millwright (Red Seal) N4/N5 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification

Outils

VFDs

Soft starters

PLC diagnostics

Description du poste

Minimum Qualifications

Trade Test Certificate: Millwright (Red Seal) N4/N5 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification Valid driver's licence

Key Requirements

8 - 10 years' post-trade experience in an industrial plant environment Strong practical experience in mechanical maintenance of:Pumps Compressors Gearboxes Bearings Rotating equipment Proven electrical fault-finding experience on:Three-phase motors Motor starters Contactors Overloads Control circuits Experience working with:Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) Soft starters Industrial sensors Basic PLC diagnostics Instrumentation systems Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance on plant equipment Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime Maintain pumps, compressors, motors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment Conduct fault-finding and repairs on motor control systems and associated electrical equipment Assist with PLC and instrumentation troubleshooting activities Support equipment commissioning, installations, and plant upgrades Ensure compliance with safety, maintenance, and engineering standards Accurately complete maintenance records and technical documentation Identify and implement reliability and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a technically capable Millwright who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment, takes ownership of plant reliability, and has a passion for solving complex mechanical and electrical maintenance challenges