Millwright – Industrial Maintenance & Electrical Expert

Sheldon Recruitment and Selection; Stutterheim; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheldon Recruitment and Selection is seeking a skilled Millwright for an Eastern Cape-based role. The candidate should have Matric/NTC 3 with a completed millwright trade test and at least 5 years post-trade experience in an industrial setting.

Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding, hydraulic/pneumatic service, conveyors, gearboxes, and variable speed drives are essential. An EB license and English proficiency are required; PLC and welding experience plus Xhosa knowledge are

Qualifications

• Matric/NTC 3 with completed millwright trade test.
• Minimum 5 years post-trade experience in an industrial manufacturing/production environment.
• Proven mechanical and electrical fault-finding on production machinery and control systems.
• Experience servicing, repairing and installing hydraulic/pneumatic equipment, conveyors, gearboxes, belts and chain drives.
• Electrical/instrumentation experience including motors, MCCs, VSDs and control equipment.
• EB drivers license with own transport.
• Willing to work irregular hours, standby and overtime, including weekends.
• Able to communicate in English (read, speak and write).
• Advantage: PLC experience, welding, sawmilling experience, and Xhosa language ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost-effective mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance on plant equipment.
• Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics and repairs to minimise downtime.
• Cost-effective installation and commissioning of new plant and machinery.
• Record all work on job cards and keep equipment knowledge up to date.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and total safety compliance.
• Perform overtime and standby duties as required.
• Requisition spares and materials as needed.
• Assist in formulating and implementing a planned maintenance programme.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Conveyors

Gearboxes

Belt and chain drives

MCCs

VSDs

PLC experience

Welding

Xhosa communication

Driver's EB license

Education

Matric/NTC 3 with trade test (Millwright)

Job description

Sheldon Recruitment and Selection is seeking a skilled Millwright for an Eastern Cape-based role. The candidate should have Matric/NTC 3 with a completed millwright trade test and at least 5 years post-trade experience in an industrial setting.

Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding, hydraulic/pneumatic service, conveyors, gearboxes, and variable speed drives are essential. An EB license and English proficiency are required; PLC and welding experience plus Xhosa knowledge are