Millwright – Plastic Packaging

SUMMARY:
Our client, a well-established plastic packaging manufacturing company, is looking for a skilled and experienced Millwright to join their Engineering and Maintenance team in Cape Town.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability and optimal performance of production machinery, while minimising breakdowns and supporting continuous improvement across the plant.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Attend to machinery breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise production downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot automated plastic manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections and identify potential equipment failures.
• Perform root-cause analysis on recurring breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Install, commission and modify machinery and production equipment.
• Assist with planned maintenance shutdowns and major maintenance projects.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, mechanical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, sensors, drives and control systems.
• Assist with PLC fault-finding and automated equipment.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Record breakdowns, maintenance activities and parts used accurately.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to improve machine reliability and OEE.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Red Seal Trade Tested Millwright.
• N6 / National Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering will be advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within plastic manufacturing, plastic packaging, FMCG or a high-volume production environment will be highly advantageous.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Practical experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime and standby when required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Hands-on and technically strong.
• Highly competent in electrical and mechanical fault-finding.
• Experienced in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proactive and preventative in their approach to maintenance.
• Strong in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Safety-conscious and quality-driven.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to reducing downtime and improving plant reliability and productivity.