Millwright - Swellendam

Talent Evolution; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Millwright to maintain and improve plant equipment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in plant maintenance, with hands-on skills in welding and machine operations. Responsibilities include responding to breakdowns and conducting regular maintenance checks. This role offers a dynamic working environment focused on safety and employee development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plant maintenance experience required.
• 5+ years of Turning and Machining experience required.
• Forklift driver's license advantageous.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant equipment and perform maintenance during shutdown.
• Understand and interpret drawings and manuals.
• Respond to emergency machine breakdowns throughout the plant.
• Do regular inspections of plant equipment.

Skills

Mechanical seals knowledge

Pneumatic systems understanding

Welding skills

Computer literacy

Education

Qualified Trade Certificate as a Millwright

Job description

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