Maintenance Technician - Electrical/Mechanical (Millwright)

Recruiter:

MH Solutions

Job Ref:

CT001948/KD

Date posted:

Monday, January 19, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Maintenance Technician - Electrical/Mechanical (Millwright) - Cape Town

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:
·      Diagnosing and rectifying all electrical, instrument and mechanical faults utilising an engineering system and practices to ensure the plant is adequately supported for maximum uptime.
·      Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
·      Repair, rebuild and lubricate machines and equipment.
·      Execute maintenance workorders in line with company procedures and work instructions.
·      Execute daily checks as required.
·      Execute job requests as required
·      Daily collection of autonomous maintenance checks
·      Ensure monthly maintenance targets are met in line with KPI requirements.
·      Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are completed in time
·      Improve preventative maintenance schedules for effectiveness and reduce downtime
·      Implement Critical Spares Lists reducing downtime.
·      Ensure critical and spare parts are available.
·      Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, etc.
·      Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
·      Working independently and with others to solve mechanical and technical problems.
·      Conduct general preventative maintenance on machinery when they become due.
·      Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, as well as complying with legal regulations.
·      Attend to allocated breakdowns as per work orders received.
·      Ensure flexible availability during off-peak seasons as per operationally may require from time to time
·      Ensure only approved specialist sub-contractors are utilised s per maintenance procedures and work instructions.
·      Follow company policies and procedures as a minimum guide, participate and enforce all health, safety, and environmental standards.
·      Follow any reasonable instruction not defined herein from superior when operationally required.
·      Ensure the necessary safety checks are done in line with the OHSAct and occupational regulations.
·      Responsible for your own safety and those of your fellow employees
·      Follow local laws and guidelines regarding the OHS Act and other related standards

Requisite Qualification & Experience:
·      Millwright Red Seal qualification
·      Qualified electrician
·      Overhead gantry hoist license
·      Forklift license
·      Computer literate
·      Minimum 3 years’ experience of hydraulic systems and electrical fault finding.
·      Minimum 3 years’ technical experience with mechanics

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