Millwright M / F

Cfao; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Durban is seeking a qualified Millwright responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining machinery used in the production process. The ideal candidate should have a Red Seal qualification and a minimum of 5 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Automotive Manufacturing or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read technical documents such as specifications, machine manuals, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and examine equipment and machinery to detect and investigate irregularities.
• Install, align, commission, repair, and dismantle machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Perform planned and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude in dealing with various hand and power tools

Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve machine issues

Excellent manual dexterity

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem Solving skills

Education

Qualified Millwright / Red Seal Qualification or Trade Test

N4 qualification preferred

Tools

MS Office

PLC knowledge

Basic Robotics

Job description

Millwrights are responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining heavy mechanical equipment and / or machinery used in the manufacturing process.

The responsibilities will include reading and interpreting blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures, transporting equipment for installation and assembling machinery and equipment.

The millwright will also be responsible for conducting tests and inspections to ensure machinery and / or equipment operates safely and efficiently as well as the execution of maintenance tasks and trouble shoot issues to minimize downtime and extend the life cycle of the equipment.

The millwright will play a crucial role in ensuring that the plant operates at maximum efficiency with minimal downtime.

Profile Request

• Minimum Qualification: Qualified Millwright / Red Seal Qualification or Trade Test in all disciplines (N4 preferred qualification)
• Preferred Qualification: Experience minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Automotive Manufacturing or manufacturing environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspecting and examining equipment and / or machinery to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
• Installing, aligning, commissioning, repairing, diagnosing, inspecting and dismantling and moving stationary machinery and mechanical equipment
• Operating machine tools to fabricate parts required during the overhaul, maintenance and set up of machinery and / or equipment
• Adjusting machinery and / or equipment and / or repairing or replacing of defective parts
• Aligning and testing equipment and / or machinery to ensure optimal performance
• Performs planned and preventative maintenance
• Machine and / or equipment cleaning and lubricating.

Additional Responsibilities

• Resolve machine breakdowns, identification of faults, repair or replace defective parts with minimal downtime
• Continuous improvement to improve machine and / or equipment performance
• Ensures risk assessments are available , read and understood for each activity undertaken
• Ensure Health, safety and environmental standards are adhered to
• Align and calibrate machinery and equipment parts as required for safe and efficient operation.
• Testing of units to evaluate operational operation.
• Report writing and overall feedback on plant equipment.
• Day by day tracking of machine problems Weekly tracking of plant facilities.

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Technical Pre-requisite

• Compliance with Safety Regulations and cognizance to safety risks
• Excellent manual dexterity
• Mechanical aptitude in dealing with various hand and power tools
• Ability to read technical documents such as specifications, machine manuals and blueprints
• Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve machine issues
• Good mathematical skills
• String working knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems
• MS Office
• Electrical fault finding
• PLC knowledge
• Basic Robotics

Competency Pre-requisite

• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Problem Solving skills
• Build collaborative relationships across departments and with external suppliers
• Good communication skills
• Able to work independently