Technician Maintenance Sr

Epping, South Africa Donaldson Filtration Systems Pty Ltd; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Filtration Systems Pty Ltd is seeking a qualified Millwright to join the Maintenance team in Milnerton, Western Cape. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving mechanical and electrical equipment while upholding safety and environmental standards.

The successful candidate will support plant reliability, reduce downtime, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across production.

Qualifications

• Minimum post-qualification experience: 3 years.
• Red seal experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Minimise downtime on zone and maintain preventive maintenance.
• Adhere to and improve preventive maintenance schedules.
• Record daily maintenance work in CMMS (Onkey).
• Perform root cause analysis of downtime and update PMs.
• Inspect and adjust machinery, replacing defective parts as needed.
• Assist and develop machine operators and work independently when required.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Industrial maintenance

PLC knowledge

Welding skills

Education

Millwright qualification

Electrical & Fitting dual qualification

Tools

Onkey CMMS

Excel

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Millwright to join our Maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving mechanical and electrical equipment while ensuring compliance with all safety, health, environmental, and operational standards. This role is critical to maintaining plant reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance production efficiency and operational performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capabilities, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Role Responsibilities

• To ensure minimum downtime on zone.
• To ensure preventive maintenance schedules are adhered to and improved where necessary.
• Recommend PM’s on machines if non exist to reduce downtime.
• To comply with safety and housekeeping procedures and statutory requirements.
• To record, daily maintenance work carried out, on the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Onkey.
• Perform root cause analysis of unscheduled downtime and record data on Onkey.
• Engage with Onkey Administrator to create new or update existing PM’s to prevent similar unscheduled breakdowns after RCA performed.
• To assist and develop the skills of machine operators.
• To identify actual or potential problems and to initiate remedial or preventive measures.
• To implement QA policies and QC procedures affecting areas under his control.
• Reading diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Installing industrial and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
• Inspecting and examining machinery and equipment to detect irregularities and malfunctions.
• Adjusting machinery and repairing or replacing defective parts.
• Operating machine tools to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machines.
• Support the GMR2 in his/her function by acting as a backup and verifying decisions adhere to the OHSA and Donaldson EHS Global Framework.
• Travel: No travelling required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is a Millwright qualification or alternatively a dual qualification (Electrical & Fitting).
• Minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience, preferably in the Automotive Industry Red seal experience is a definite asset and advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (excel, word, PowerPoint).
• Able to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of safety standards of equipment.
• Experience using PLC’s is an asset.
• Experience in Arc, Mig and Tig welding.
• Ability to work independently without supervision and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Please note that this appointment will be made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act and Donaldson Filtration Systems (PTY) Ltd Employment Equity Policy. In line with the Company's Employment Equity Plan and transformation objectives, preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand.

Learn more at www.donaldson.com.