Maintenance Millwright

Recruiter:

Network Contracting

Job Ref:

NCM003436/KMa

Date posted:

Monday, September 14, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A well-established manufacturing company in the Cape Town region is seeking a qualified and experienced Maintenance Millwright to join its production and maintenance team.

The successful candidate will play an important role in improving plant reliability and reducing production downtime through hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, installations and preventative maintenance across manufacturing and supporting equipment.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Attend to mechanical and electrical breakdowns and restore equipment to operational condition.
Diagnose recurring machine faults and identify underlying/root causes.
Maintain moulding, assembly, printing, conveying and ancillary production equipment.
Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains and shafts.
Conduct electrical fault-finding on panels, sensors, contactors, relays and motor circuits.
Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Establish and maintain preventative maintenance schedules.
Conduct planned maintenance, servicing and equipment inspections.
Maintain accurate machine and equipment registers.
Record breakdowns, repairs, parts used and downtime.
Identify critical spare parts and assist with determining appropriate stock levels.
Liaise with machine suppliers and specialist contractors when required.
Support machine installations, relocations and commissioning activities.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ensure maintenance activities do not introduce contamination or safety risks.

Required Skills & Experience

Recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate.
Matric or equivalent qualification.
Minimum 3 years' post-trade experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding capabilities.
Practical experience with three-phase motors and industrial electrical systems.
Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
Ability to work independently and effectively during equipment breakdowns.
Basic computer literacy and ability to maintain accurate maintenance records.
Willingness to work overtime and provide after-hours breakdown support when reasonably required.

Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a hands-on, technically strong Millwright who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is confident dealing with both electrical and mechanical maintenance challenges.
The ideal candidate will be a practical problem-solver who can work independently during breakdown situations, identify root causes rather than simply repair symptoms, and contribute to improved equipment reliability, preventative maintenance and reduced production downtime.

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