Mine Millwright: Fault-Finding & Maintenance Expert

Copper Quail; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper Quail seeks a qualified Millwright to support safe, reliable operation of mechanical and electrical equipment used in mining and drilling operations. The role combines installation, preventative and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis and equipment optimisation in both workshop and site environments.

Responsibilities include installation, diagnostics, and maintenance of complex machinery, with emphasis on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Trade Test Certificate: Millwright (Red Seal / recognised equivalent).
• N3 Engineering Studies Certificate or higher in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience as a qualified Millwright in mining, drilling, heavy engineering or a similar industrial environment.
• Demonstrated fault-finding experience across mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and assemble machinery and equipment in line with drawings and OEM specs.
• Perform preventative, corrective and condition-based maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Diagnose and resolve faults on complex machinery including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Maintain drilling equipment to improve availability and reliability.
• Respond to breakdowns and support root-cause analysis to reduce downtime.
• Read and interpret drawings, fault codes and OEM manuals.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Maintenance planning

Drilling equipment

Safety conscious

Education

Millwright Trade Certificate (Red Seal / recognised equivalent)

N3 Engineering Studies Certificate or higher in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Copper Quail seeks a qualified Millwright to support safe, reliable operation of mechanical and electrical equipment used in mining and drilling operations. The role combines installation, preventative and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis and equipment optimisation in both workshop and site environments.

Responsibilities include installation, diagnostics, and maintenance of complex machinery, with emphasis on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.