Automation Millwright

SUMMARY:

Do you thrive in highly automated manufacturing environments where no two days are the same? Our client is seeking a qualified Red Seal Millwright with a passion for industrial automation, maintenance excellence, and equipment reliability. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced control systems, automated production equipment, and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies while contributing to plant performance and operational efficiency.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and control system faults on production equipment
• Support the operation, maintenance, and optimisation of automated manufacturing processes
• Conduct routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and emergency breakdown repairs
• Investigate root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions
• Program modifications and fault diagnosis on PLC-driven systems where required
• Assist with the installation, testing, and commissioning of new plant equipment
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to enhance plant productivity
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with company quality, safety, and operational procedures

• Qualified Red Seal Millwright with relevant post-trade experience
• Proven experience within automation-intensive manufacturing or production environments
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled machinery and industrial control systems
• Exposure to Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Schneider, or similar automation platforms
• Understanding of instrumentation, industrial networking, and process control principles
• Experience working with motors, drives, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and servo systems
• Ability to analyse complex equipment failures and implement sustainable solutions
• Strong organisational and technical reporting skills
• Capable of working independently while maintaining effective teamwork across departments
• Experience within FMCG, packaging, bottling, processing, or automated manufacturing environments will be advantageous

• Red Seal Millwright Trade Test.