Millwright: Own Plant Reliability & Maintenance

Trouw Nutrition; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Trouw Nutrition South Africa, part of Nutreco, seeks an experienced Millwright/Maintenance Technician for our manufacturing operation. You will own the reliability and performance of critical plant equipment, applying mechanical and electrical skills to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Join a connected, purpose-driven organisation, contribute to preventive maintenance, and support production with proactive troubleshooting and safe practices.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent / N3.
• A recognised Trade Test as a Millwright.
• At least 5 years' relevant experience as a Millwright in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with PLCs and AC drives.
• Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Good English communication skills. Knowledge of a South African local language would be advantageous.
• A strong commitment to working safely.
• The ability to analyse problems and find practical solutions.
• Willingness to work shifts, standby, overtime and call-outs to support production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant equipment to the required standards and respond to production needs and equipment failures.
• Assemble, install and test machinery to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and identify potential equipment failures before they result in breakdowns.
• Investigate root causes of major breakdowns and support corrective actions.
• Identify critical spare parts and help ensure their availability to minimise downtime.
• Identify and report potential asset-care problems during inspections.
• Support the effective layout and placement of equipment and machinery within the plant.
• Develop training material and support operators in using equipment safely and efficiently.
• Work in full compliance with safety requirements, including LOTOTO, work permits and contractor supervision.
• Use appropriate equipment, including forklifts where required, to move mechanical components.
• Participate in shift work, standby, overtime and call-outs when operationally required.

Skills

PLC expertise

AC drives

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety consciousness

Education

Matric or N3

Trade Test Millwright

Tools

PLCs

AC drives

Job description

Trouw Nutrition South Africa, part of Nutreco, seeks an experienced Millwright/Maintenance Technician for our manufacturing operation. You will own the reliability and performance of critical plant equipment, applying mechanical and electrical skills to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Join a connected, purpose-driven organisation, contribute to preventive maintenance, and support production with proactive troubleshooting and safe practices.