Workshop Technician - Millwright

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Workshop Technician - Millwright in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will ensure efficiency in the workshop and perform troubleshooting and repairs on complex machinery. Ideal candidates must have at least 5 years of experience and a Trade Test certification. Strong electrical and instrumentation skills are essential for this permanent position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working experience in a related field.
• Experience within the Food and Beverage industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex machinery efficiently.
• Read and interpret manuals, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Run trials/tests on equipment and recommend improvements.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment in-house or on-site.

Skills

Planning and organizing

Time management

Troubleshooting

Electrical expertise

Instrumentation knowledge

Education

Matric or equivalent NQF

Trade Test Millwright

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leader in the food and beverage industry, is seeking a Workshop Technician - Millwright to join their team. the successful candidate will assist in ensuring the efficiency and productivity of the Workshop.

Location

Location: Johannesburg

Job Type

Permanent - on site

Minimum Requirements

• Matric or equivalent NQF
• Must be a Trade Tested Millwright with strong electrical / Instrumentation
• 5 years + working experience within a related field
• Experience within Food and Beverage would be an advantage
• Planning, organising and time management skills

Duties

• Troubleshooting, repair of complex machinery in a professional / timely manner
• Reading and understanding of manuals / blueprints / diagrams / mechanical schematics and electrical diagrams
• Running trials / tests on equipment and interpreting the result into further recommendations
• Undertaking installation / commissioning / training on equipment
• Writing up reports based on findings / service on equipment
• Performing routine maintenance on complex equipment at site or in the workshop
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and use technical judgement on complex tasks
• Prompt assistance / advise to customers with queries / breakdowns in an appropriate manner
• Ensure customers’ expectations are exceeded in respect to quality and service
• Respond immediately to requests for workshop breakdowns to customers
• Action customer services as per schedule
• Analyse the cause of the problem
• Arrange quotations for customers to authorise repairs
• Ensure arranged and require spares to complete the job are available
• Maintain safety standards both at in-house and at customers
• Form part of the standby team

Email your CV + supporting documentation to [e-mail]. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.