Millwright (Red Seal Preferred) - Johannesburg

Oxyon People Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering services provider in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled Millwright. You will support machining, repairs, inspections, and maintenance across workshops and customer sites. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience and a valid driver's license. This role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills, along with the ability to work on overhead cranes and hydraulic systems. Offers competitive compensation and opportunities for overtime and travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Millwright experience.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Computer literate.
• Willing to work long hours & travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Machine & manufacture products according to engineering drawings.
• Maintenance, repairs & breakdown support.
• Load testing, inspections, and repairs at customer sites.
• Assembly & testing of mechanical & hydraulic equipment.
• Stock control, workshop compliance & housekeeping.
• Provide safe, high-quality material handling solutions.
• Ad hoc duties within the workshop.

Skills

Strong mechanical & electrical orientation

Machining & milling processes

PLC & Micro Link fault finding

Variable speed drives & overhead crane systems

Lifting equipment fault finding

Understanding of hydraulic systems

Stripping & repairing gearboxes, actuators, hoists

Reading Electrical & Hydraulic drawings

Conducting Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments

Workshop experience

Education

Qualified Millwright (Red Seal preferred)

N6 Technical Certificate

Grade 12

Tools

Forklift Licence

Overhead Crane Licence

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Millwright with strong mechanical & electrical capabilities to support machining, repairs, inspections, and maintenance work across workshop and customer sites.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Millwright (Red Seal preferred)

• N6 Technical Certificate

• Grade 12

• 5+ years Millwright experience

• Valid Driver’s Licence

• Computer literate

• Forklift / Overhead Crane Licence

• Machining & milling experience

• Ability to work on overhead cranes, electrical hoists & railway equipment

• Willing to work long hours & travel when required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong mechanical & electrical orientation

• Machining & milling processes

• PLC & Micro Link fault finding

• Variable speed drives & overhead crane systems

• Ability to identify electrical components for sales quotations

• Excellent knowledge of lifting equipment fault finding

• Good understanding of hydraulic systems

• Advanced skills in stripping & repairing gearboxes, actuators, hoists

• Ability to read Electrical & Hydraulic drawings

• Conduct Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments

• Strong workshop experience

Core Functions

• Machine & manufacture products according to engineering drawings

• Maintenance, repairs & breakdown support

• Load testing, inspections, and repairs at customer sites

• Assembly & testing of mechanical & hydraulic equipment

• Stock control, workshop compliance & housekeeping

• Provide safe, high-quality material handling solutions

• Ad hoc duties within the workshop