Millwright Technician - Boksburg

Oxyon People Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Millwright Technician to join their maintenance team temporarily. The successful candidate will lead maintenance activities, ensuring optimal equipment performance in a high-speed printing environment. Requirements include 5-8 years' experience in the packaging industry, a Millwright trade test, and strong troubleshooting skills. Immediate availability is preferred. The role involves overseeing staff and improving operational efficiency while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years’ experience in a packaging, printing, or converting environment.
• Multi-skilled maintenance experience including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic.
• Experience with pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, chillers, and generators.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and electrical maintenance activities.
• Implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Supervise and support maintenance staff.

Skills

Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability

Strong electrical troubleshooting ability

Education

Trade Test Certificate: Millwright (Red Seal essential)

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Panel wiring

Job description

Overview

A fast-paced manufacturing operation within the packaging and printing sector is seeking an experienced Millwright Technician to join their maintenance team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring optimal equipment performance, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous production efficiency in a high-speed printing and converting environment.

This is a critical and urgent role requiring immediate availability or short notice periods.

Purpose of the Role

To lead and coordinate all maintenance activities related to plant equipment, machinery, and facilities, ensuring maximum uptime, operational efficiency, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• Trade Test Certificate: Millwright (Red Seal essential)
• Diploma in Engineering (advantageous)

Experience

• 5–8 years’ experience in a packaging, printing, or converting environment (non-negotiable)
• Strong exposure to high-speed rotogravure or similar printing presses
• Multi-skilled maintenance experience (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic)
• PLC fault finding experience (programming advantageous)
• Experience with pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, chillers, and generators
• Panel wiring and electrical fault‑finding experience

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and electrical maintenance activities
• Implement preventative maintenance programs
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment breakdowns
• Supervise and support maintenance staff
• Work closely with production to minimize downtime
• Conduct inspections and ensure quality compliance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Enforce strict safety standards and procedures
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

Core Competencies

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and safety standards
• Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles (advantageous)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Project coordination skills (Gantt charts advantageous)

Working Conditions

• Rotational shifts (day and night)
• High-speed, fast-paced production environment
• 4-week intensive training provided
• Must be able to work independently post-training

Important Note

• This is a non-trainee role
• Only candidates with packaging, printing, or converting industry experience will be considered
• Immediate availability or short notice periods preferred