Reliability-Driven Maintenance Millwright

EVOTEC PLASTICS SOUTH AFRICA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Evotec Plastics South Africa is seeking a skilled Maintenance Millwright to support reliability and performance of manufacturing operations in Cape Town. You will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, installations and preventive maintenance on plant equipment.

The role focuses on improving reliability, reducing downtime, and maintaining accurate maintenance records while handling critical spare parts and coordinating with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Millwright Trade Test Certificate required.
• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• At least three years’ post-trade experience in production/manufacturing.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Attend to mechanical and electrical breakdowns.
• Diagnose recurring faults and identify root causes.
• Maintain moulding, assembly, printing, conveying and ancillary equipment.
• Maintain motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains and shafts.
• Fault-finding on electrical panels, sensors, relays and circuits.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Establish and manage preventive maintenance schedules.
• Record breakdowns, repairs and parts used.
• Identify critical spare parts and stock levels.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors.
• Support installations, relocations and commissioning.
• Ensure maintenance does not introduce contamination risks.

Skills

Fault-finding

Mechanical skills

Electrical systems

Education

Millwright Trade Test Certificate

Matric

Job description

Evotec Plastics South Africa is seeking a skilled Maintenance Millwright to support reliability and performance of manufacturing operations in Cape Town. You will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, installations and preventive maintenance on plant equipment.

The role focuses on improving reliability, reducing downtime, and maintaining accurate maintenance records while handling critical spare parts and coordinating with suppliers.