Millwright - Swellendam

Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a qualified Millwright to carry out routine maintenance on plant equipment. Responsibilities include performing maintenance during shutdowns, responding to equipment breakdowns, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of maintenance experience and a valid Forklift driver's license is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of plant maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5 years of Turning and Machining experience.
• Forklift driver's license advantageous.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant equipment.
• Perform maintenance during shutdown periods.
• Respond to emergency machine breakdowns.
• Conduct regular inspections of plant equipment.

Skills

Mechanical seals knowledge

Pump maintenance

Pneumatic systems

Steam components

Auger and conveyor systems

Education

Qualified Trade Certificate as a Millwright

Job description

Overview

The main responsibility of this position is to carry out routine and preventative maintenance of all allocated plant and equipment, machinery, facilities and the machining of components and spares.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant equipment
• Perform plant maintenance during the shutdown period
• Understand and interpret new drawings and manuals
• Install new machines and equipment as and when instructed
• Responding to emergency machine breakdowns throughout the plant
• Do regular inspections of plant equipment
• Give feedback to Maintenance Supervisors on breakdown root cause analyses
• Attend to all relevant breakdowns during standby period
• Complete DMS Work orders and Work order book to keep a record of work completed
• Apply for parts by making use of the requisition procedure
• Operate the Leathe and Milling machine to manufacture parts and spares
• Machine calibrations and setups
• Automation improvements and installation of electrical equipment
• Maintenance and improvements on electrical control systems

Health and Safety

• Participate in safety forums created by company for example safety meetings and safety talks
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Attend safety education and refresher programmes
• Comply with safety policies and procedures
• Distribute safety information as and when required
• Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times

Employee management and development

• Ensure overall compliance to relevant procedures and policies
• Ensure that all team members have clearly defined job profiles
• Regular goal reviews are completed to assess achievement of results
• Support, coaching and mentoring is continuously provided to ensure that objectives are met
• Appropriate allocation of resources to meet operational demands
• Ensure adequate succession planning in order to meet ongoing and anticipated business requirements

Requirements

Qualification and Experience :

• Qualified Trade Certificate as a Millwright
• Minimum of 5 years of plant maintenance experience
• Minimum 5 years of Turning and Machining experience
• Forklift driver's license advantageous
• Experience in a manufacturing environment advantageous
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment advantageous
• Experience with Tool and Parts Management
• Computer literacy
• Experience in ARC, TIG and MIG welding advantageous
• Own transport

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes :

• Understanding and knowledge of mechanical seals, pump maintenance, pneumatic systems, steam components, and auger and conveyor systems

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful