Millwright / Fitter

Greys Recruitment; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Greys Recruitment is seeking a technically skilled Millwright or Fitter with a strong electrical background to join a poultry processing facility in Cato Ridge.

You will perform mechanical and electrical repairs on plant machinery, conduct planned maintenance, and ensure safe operations in a demanding environment. Previous poultry abattoir experience is highly valued.

Grade 12 and trade qualification are required, with at least three years in a processing plant environment.

Qualifications

• Trade-tested Millwright or Fitter with electrical background.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a processing plant environment.
• Experience in a poultry slaughterhouse or abattoir is highly desirable.
• Grade 12 is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs and maintenance on plant machinery.
• Maintain and repair pumps, gearboxes, valves, mills, steam cookers, electrical starters and variable-speed drives.
• Conduct planned and preventative maintenance to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.
• Identify equipment faults and implement corrective action.
• Follow safety procedures, risk assessments and Lockout/Tagout requirements.
• Assist with maintenance planning and contractor coordination.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Preventative maintenance

Plant maintenance

Safety procedures

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Have you worked in a poultry slaughterhouse or abattoir and understand the working conditions and demands of this type of plant?

We are looking for a technically skilled, hands‑on Millwright or Fitter with a strong electrical background who can perform effectively under these operating conditions and maintain production equipment safely and efficiently.

Location: Cato Ridge

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Trade-tested Millwright or Fitter with a strong electrical background.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a processing plant environment.
• Previous experience in a poultry slaughterhouse or abattoir, with an understanding of the working conditions and ability to perform effectively in this environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and maintenance skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs and maintenance on plant machinery.
• Maintain and repair pumps, gearboxes, valves, mills, steam cookers, electrical starters and variable-speed drives.
• Conduct planned and preventative maintenance to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.
• Identify equipment faults and implement corrective action.
• Follow safety procedures, risk assessments and Lockout/Tagout requirements.
• Assist with maintenance planning and contractor coordination.

If you have the relevant trade qualification, practical maintenance experience and can work effectively under the demands of this plant environment,

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