Millwright – Onsite Maintenance & CI Specialist

Bridgestone; Brits; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Training and mentorship

CSR activities

Global work environment

Job summary

Bridgestone Brits, South Africa, is seeking a skilled Millwright to manage and provide technical support for mechanical and electrical equipment necessary to meet production goals. This on-site, permanent full-time role requires hands-on maintenance of rotating machinery, hydraulics and pneumatics.

The ideal candidate will have a trade-tested Millwright qualification and at least 5 years in manufacturing, with tyre industry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mechanical field on rotation machinery, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Manufacturing environment experience is required.
• 3+ years in tyre manufacturing/automotive industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reduce machine downtime.
• Repair breakdowns & fault finding.
• Daily walkthrough inspections.
• Make running adjustments.
• Note items for repair.
• Continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work according to SOPs.
• Ensure housekeeping; apply 3S principles.
• Ownership – think beyond the role.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Troubleshooting

Rotating machinery

Education

Millwright (Trade test)

Job description

Bridgestone Brits, South Africa, is seeking a skilled Millwright to manage and provide technical support for mechanical and electrical equipment necessary to meet production goals. This on-site, permanent full-time role requires hands-on maintenance of rotating machinery, hydraulics and pneumatics.

The ideal candidate will have a trade-tested Millwright qualification and at least 5 years in manufacturing, with tyre industry experience preferred.