Millwright x4

ALPLA Group; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in plastic packaging is seeking a skilled Millwright to ensure the reliability of plant production equipment through effective maintenance and repairs. The ideal candidate will have a Millwright Trade Test, extensive experience in manufacturing, and a strong technical skill set. In this role, you'll oversee maintenance operations, manage contractors, and ensure quality and safety standards.

Benefits

Market-Related Salary

Professional working environment with Global Exposure

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 maintenances of machines.
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance is performed.
• Handle all Machine Breakdowns, repairs and maintain good housekeeping.

Skills

Technical expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering

Proficiency in Computer Maintenance Management Systems

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Effective communication skills

Good knowledge of electrical controls

Basic understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Education

N3 Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering

Millwright Trade Test certification

Matric (or equivalent)

Job description

What You Will Enjoy Doing

The purpose of the Millwright position is to maintain plant production equipment, ensuring its reliability and efficiency through preventative and planned maintenance.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct Mechanical and Electrical services and maintenances of machines on site
• Ensures preventive and predictive maintenance is performed
• Ensures Fault finding and handle all Machine Breakdowns, repairs
• Ensures current and accurate record of maintenance
• Ensures all relevant manufacturer modifications and updates are performed/installed
• Be able to do Electrical Fault findings
• Maintains good housekeeping
• Ensures availability of spare parts
• Manages contractors on site
• Ensure all maintenance job cards are attended to timeously.
• Responsible for the efficient running of the Plant machinery, Plant equipment and Building Maintenance
• Assist with new machine installations and upgrade of equipment
• Perform any mechanical/electrical task required
• Do regular inspections
• Must be able to work shifts
• Responsible to report any risks identified for Quality and Food Safety Management where food contact product is produced in the plant.
• Ensure on-going awareness of Quality, Food Safety, Environmental and Health and Safety Management.
• Ensure housekeeping and general areas facilitates a tidy, neat environment.
  
  

What makes you great

Qualifications And Experience Required

• Matric (or equivalent).
• N3 Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering.
• Millwright Trade Test certification.
• 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.
  
  

Skills And Knowledge Required

• Proficiency in Computer Maintenance Management Systems, preferably D365.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Technical expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and repairing equipment faults.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members and reporting maintenance issues.
• High energy levels, discipline, and operational effectiveness.
• Good knowledge of electrical controls, including variable speed drives and motors.
• Basic understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
  
  

What you can expect working with us

• Market-Related Salary
• Professional working environment with Global Exposure
• Pension Benefit
• Medical Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support.
• We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Your individual performance will be remunerated, and your development will be supported by us.