Millwright Automotive Manufacturing

Hlabahlosile; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hlabahlosile is seeking a qualified Millwright in Gauteng to perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on production machinery. The role includes diagnosing faults in electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, wiring control panels, and commissioning new equipment.

Experience with presses, injection moulding and ultrasonic welding is advantageous, with a focus on minimizing downtime and upholding quality targets.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 and Red Seal Millwright qualification.
• Strong knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with ultrasonic welding equipment and industrial sewing machines.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
• Maintain and troubleshoot presses, injection moulding machines and automated production equipment.
• Fault-find on PLC-controlled machinery, drives, motors, sensors and electrical systems.
• Build, wire, install and commission electrical control panels.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and technical schematics.
• Maintain and repair ultrasonic welding and industrial sewing equipment.
• Perform equipment upgrades, modifications and continuous improvement projects.
• Commission new machinery and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Minimise downtime while maintaining quality and production targets.

Skills

Fault-finding PLCs

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical wiring

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Red Seal Trade Test (Millwright)

Tools

Ultrasonic welding equipment

Job description

Millwright

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
• Maintain and troubleshoot presses, injection moulding machines and automated production equipment.
• Fault-find on PLC-controlled machinery, drives, motors, sensors and electrical systems.
• Build, wire, install and commission electrical control panels.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and technical schematics.
• Maintain and repair ultrasonic welding and industrial sewing equipment.
• Perform equipment upgrades, modifications and continuous improvement projects.
• Commission new machinery and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Minimise downtime while maintaining quality and production targets.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Qualified Millwright (Red Seal Trade Test).
• Strong knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with ultrasonic welding equipment.
• Experience maintaining industrial sewing machines.
• Proficient in electrical panel building, wiring and commissioning.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Strong fault-finding skills on PLCs, sensors, drives, motors and automated machinery.
• Experience maintaining presses and injection moulding machinery.
• Experience within an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment will be advantageous.