Millwright x4

ALPLA Group; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacture is looking for a Millwright to maintain plant production equipment in Randburg, South Africa. The role involves conducting mechanical and electrical maintenance, ensuring reliability through preventative practices. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in similar environments, technical certifications, and strong problem-solving skills. A market-related salary and professional working conditions will be provided.

Benefits

Market-Related Salary

Professional working environment with Global Exposure

Pension Benefit

Medical Aid

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Millwright in manufacturing.
• Experience in a Plastic Packaging environment is preferred.
• Experience in an electro-mechanical environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and electrical services and maintenance of machines.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Manage contractors on-site for maintenance tasks.
• Ensure fault-finding and repair of machine breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and ensure availability of spare parts.

Skills

Computer Maintenance Management Systems (D365)

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical Engineering expertise

Electrical Engineering expertise

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of electrical controls

Basic understanding of PLCs

Education

Matric (or equivalent)

N3 Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering

Millwright Trade Test certification

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.