Millwright: Precision Plant Maintenance & Troubleshooter

Alpla Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in South Africa is seeking a Millwright to maintain plant production equipment, ensuring reliability and efficiency through preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a Matric qualification, Millwright Trade Test certification, and 3 years of experience in a similar manufacturing role. The position offers a market-related salary and various benefits including a pension and medical aid.

Benefits

Market-Related Salary

Pension Benefit

Medical Aid

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Millwright in a similar role, preferably in manufacturing.
• 3 years of experience in a Plastic Packaging environment.
• 3 years of experience in an electro-mechanical environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Mechanical and Electrical services and maintenance of machines on site.
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance is performed.
• Handle all Machine Breakdowns and repairs.
• Manage contractors on site.
• Perform regular inspections.

Skills

Proficiency in Computer Maintenance Management Systems

Strong interpersonal skills

Technical expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Effective communication skills

Good knowledge of electrical controls

Basic understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Education

Matric (or equivalent)

N3 Electrical Engineering and / or Mechanical Engineering

Millwright Trade Test certification

Job description

A leading packaging company in South Africa is seeking a Millwright to maintain plant production equipment, ensuring reliability and efficiency through preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a Matric qualification, Millwright Trade Test certification, and 3 years of experience in a similar manufacturing role. The position offers a market-related salary and various benefits including a pension and medical aid.