Shift Millwright

Sappi; Mandeni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global woodfibre provider is seeking a Shift Millwright to perform first line maintenance in Mandeni. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience, be skilled in mechanical and electrical systems, and be capable of extensive repairs and maintenance. This role offers opportunities for career development and employee wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

Learning and development programmes

Market-leading leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience post trade test in a heavy industry environment.
• 5 years industry experience will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform first line breakdown maintenance on a shift basis.
• Diagnose, fault find, and repair mechanical breakdowns.
• Overhaul equipment and change seals and bearings as required.
• Perform alignment on rotating equipment.
• Trace electrical faults in motors and control circuits.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Electrical fault finding

Welding and cutting

PLC and VSD troubleshooting

Education

Matric/Grade 12 and/or N2 in Engineering studies

Recognised Trade Test certificate as a Millwright

Job description

We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for a Shift Millwright to provide first line breakdown maintenance on a shift basis in order to maximise production and minimise plant downtime and to support plant maintenance teams during planned shutdown work needed.

As a Shift Millwright, you will be responsible to:
• Diagnose, fault find and repair all mechanical breakdowns and defects mill wide
• Perform mechanical repairs by removing and replacing mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, fans, gearboxes, pulleys, bearings and housings, couplings, mixers, v-belts, compressors, filter drums, hydraulic hoses, bolts and nuts, pins, crane grabs and cylinders and any other mechanical equipment in area of responsibility
• Overhaul equipment and change seals and bearings where required
• Remove and replace solenoid valves and directional control valves and block valves on pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Repair and unblock pneumatic lines and rotameters
• Change and clean oil filters
• Perform PVC welding and construction
• Top up oil levels on machinery as required
• Install, repair or replace automated lubricators, oil and air filters and breathers, pressure regulators and hydraulic cylinders
• Perform alignment (laser, dial gauge, straight edge, etc) on rotating equipment
• Perform rigging of equipment up to 1 ton
• Perform basic arc welding (low pressure pipes, support brackets, etc) and flame cutting (cutting of bolts, flanges, etc) as required
• Perform maintenance activities on conveyor belt systems which includes tracking of conveyor belt, replacing pulleys, replacing rollers, replacing and making adjustments on scrappers, replacing skirting, etc
• Perform maintenance activities on baling line/Roll handling systems which includes tracking of conveyor belt/chains, replacing pulleys, sprockets, rollers, wrapping/tying machine components and making required adjustments
• Assist to perform maintenance activities to various plants within the mill during planned shutdown work
• Perform fault finding on electrical systems (cabling and components) during breakdowns and effect the required repairs to keep downtime to a minimum.
• Trace electrical faults in electrical motors and control circuits by using relevant testers and meters
• Rewire burnt components/panels as required
• Perform electrical repairs by removing and replacing electric motors and the driven machinery
• Perform fault finding on PLCs and VSDs and effect required repairs where required
• Perform replacement/installation and termination of new or damaged LT cables where required

What are we looking for?

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

• Matric/Grade 12 and/or N2 in Engineering studies
• Recognised Trade Test certificate as a Millwright
• Minimum of (2) years’ experience post trade test in a heavy industry environment whilst (5) years industry experience will be advantageous

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits