Printers Engineer/Millwright

Durpro Workforce Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Durpro Workforce Solutions is looking for a qualified Printers Engineer/Millwright to join their team in Durban. Candidates should possess a Printers Engineer/Millwright qualification and have at least 5 years of experience in printing and packaging machinery. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong mechanical and electrical skills along with proficiency in ERP systems. Join a leading company in the printing industry for a rewarding experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Printers Engineer or Millwright required – N4 preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in printing/packaging machinery.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and examine machinery for irregularities or malfunctions.
• Install, align, commission and repair mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and resolve breakdowns.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Skills

Printing and packaging machine experience

Mechanical aptitude

MS Office proficiency

Electrical fault finding

Problem solving skills

Education

Qualified Printers Engineer/Millwright Qualification

Tools

Shopware ERP

Job description

Our client, a leader in the Printing and Packaging Industry is seeking a qualified Printers Engineer/Millwright to join their team based in Durban

MINIMUME REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Printers Engineer / Millwright Qualification or Trade Test in all disciplines (N4 preferred qualification)
• At least 5 years printing and packaging machine experience post qualification (Preferred)

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

• Correct utilization of resources (material, people, machinery, time)
• Inspecting and examining equipment and/or machinery to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
• Installing, aligning, commissioning, repairing, diagnosing, inspecting and dismantling and moving stationary machinery and mechanical equipment
• Operating machine tools to fabricate parts required during the overhaul, maintenance and set up of machinery and/or equipment
• Adjusting machinery and/or equipment and/or repairing or replacing of defective parts
• Aligning and testing equipment and/or machinery to ensure optimal performance
• Performs planned and preventative maintenance
• Machine and/or equipment cleaning and lubricating.
• Resolve machine breakdowns, identification of faults, repair or replace defective parts with minimal downtime
• Continuous improvement to improve machine and/or equipment performance
• Ensures risk assessments are available , read and understood for each activity undertaken
• Ensure Health, safety and environmental standards are adhered to
• Align and calibrate machinery and equipment parts as required for safe and efficient operation.
• Testing of units to evaluate operational operation.
• Report writing and overall feedback on plant equipment.
• Day by day tracking of machine problems

Technical Pre-Requisite

• Compliance with Safety Regulations and cognizance to safety risks
• Excellent manual dexterity
• Mechanical aptitude in dealing with various hand and power tools
• Ability to read technical documents such as specifications, machine manuals and blueprints
• Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve machine issues
• Good mathematical skills
• String working knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems
• MS Office
• Electrical fault finding
• PLC knowledge

Quality

• Check the correct quality is being achieved.
• Ensure all work ticket & quality checks are being done

Health and Safety

• All processes and procedures for Health and Safety followed during shift
• Comply with operating rules & regulations
• Report any incidents during shift
• Health & Safety of staff is ensured (PPE for staff is adhered to)
• Property & equipment is operated correctly & safely

ERP Software

• Shopware ERP experience

Abilities

• Lead and manage a shift.
• Attention to detail
• Problem Solving Skills
• Information and task monitoring.
• Capture information accurately and timeously
• Ability to work in team with people (and train and pass knowledge on)
• Working Shifts as required (3X8 hours or 2X12 hours)