Millwright - FMCG Automation & Preventive Maintenance

Helderberg Personnel CC; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel CC is seeking a Trade-tested Millwright to maintain, repair and optimise production, packaging, refrigeration and plant utility equipment in a food manufacturing environment. You will execute preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns and perform fault-finding to maximise reliability and uptime.

The role requires experience with 3-phase motors, variable speed drives, pneumatic systems and industrial sensors, plus the ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.

Qualifications

• Trade-tested Millwright with extensive maintenance experience in FMCG/food processing environments.
• Experience working with automated production equipment.
• Strong fault-finding ability across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with: three-phase motors, variable speed drives, pneumatic systems and industrial sensors.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and machine schematics.
• Willing to work rotational shifts and weekends.
• Self-starter with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Production Equipment Reliability
• Preventative Maintenance Execution
• Utilities and Infrastructure Support
• Maintenance Systems and Stores Control
• Health, Safety and Food Compliance

Skills

Millwright

Fault finding

Automated equipment

Three-phase motors

Variable speed drives

Pneumatic systems

Industrial sensors

Wiring diagrams

Shift work

Weekend availability

Self-starter

Problem solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Helderberg Personnel CC is seeking a Trade-tested Millwright to maintain, repair and optimise production, packaging, refrigeration and plant utility equipment in a food manufacturing environment. You will execute preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns and perform fault-finding to maximise reliability and uptime.

The role requires experience with 3-phase motors, variable speed drives, pneumatic systems and industrial sensors, plus the ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.