Millwright (New Plant)

Morton Moore Pty Ltd; KwaMakhutha; On-site; ZAR 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Overtime and standby allowances

PPE

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

Morton Moore Pty Ltd in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a qualified Millwright to join the new plant maintenance team. The role covers electrical and mechanical maintenance across the production equipment.

You will perform planned, preventive and breakdown maintenance, diagnose faults, and support the installation and commissioning of new machinery. Shift work, standby, and flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• Trade tested / Red Seal Millwright qualification is required.
• Minimum 3–5 years' post-trade experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Experience in steel, foundry, heavy engineering or similar heavy industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventive and breakdown maintenance on electro-mechanical plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair both mechanical and electrical faults on production machinery.
• Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, cranes and rolling mill equipment.
• Fault-find on control circuits, starters, VSDs and basic PLC systems.
• Install, align and commission new machinery and plant modifications.
• Replace bearings, seals, couplings and drive components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems as part of routine plant maintenance.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out, permit-to-work and PPE procedures at all times.
• Complete job cards and maintenance records accurately.
• Work with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Be available for shift work, standby and emergency call-outs.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical and mechanical maintenance

Team collaboration

Shift readiness

Education

Trade Tested / Red Seal Millwright

Tools

VSDs

PLCs

Industrial control circuits

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Our client, an established steel manufacturing company based in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, is looking for a qualified Millwright to join its new plant maintenance team. The successful candidate will handle both electrical and mechanical maintenance across the plant's production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on electro-mechanical plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair both mechanical and electrical faults on production machinery.
• Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, cranes and rolling mill equipment.
• Fault-find on control circuits, starters, VSDs and basic PLC systems.
• Install, align and commission new machinery and plant modifications.
• Replace bearings, seals, couplings and drive components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems as part of routine plant maintenance.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out, permit-to-work and PPE procedures at all times.
• Complete job cards and maintenance records accurately.
• Work with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Be available for shift work, standby and emergency call-outs.

Requirements

• Trade Tested / Red Seal Millwright.
• Minimum 3–5 years' post-trade experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in steel, foundry, heavy engineering or a similar heavy industrial environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong fault-finding skills across both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of VSDs, PLCs and industrial control circuits.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience is advantageous.
• Good understanding of the OHS Act and safe working practices.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, standby and weekends.
• Valid driver's licence, clear criminal record and ability to pass a medical assessment.

Benefits

• Market-related salary, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Medical aid.
• Provident fund.
• Overtime and standby allowances.
• PPE.
• Ongoing training opportunities.