Millwright M / F

CFAO; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive manufacturing sector is seeking a qualified Millwright to join their team in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing machinery to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime. Candidates must have a Red Seal Qualification and extensive experience in a similar environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Automotive Manufacturing.
• Qualified Millwright with necessary trade qualifications.
• Expertise in machinery repair, maintenance, and installation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and examine equipment to detect malfunctions.
• Install, align, commission, and repair stationary machinery.
• Perform preventative maintenance and resolve machine breakdowns.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Millwright / Red Seal Qualification

N4 preferred qualification

Job description

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban Deadline : August 14, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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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.
• 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. (Air, water and electricity)