Millwright – Pretoria

SUMMARY:
A leading manufacturing company in the insulation and building products industry is seeking a skilled and experienced Millwright to join its Pretoria-based operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the availability, reliability and safe operation of production machinery and equipment through effective maintenance, fault-finding and preventative maintenance.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance to minimise equipment downtime.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Install, commission and maintain new and existing machinery.
• Conduct fault-finding on motors, drives, sensors, control systems and related equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical and engineering drawings.
• Perform planned maintenance according to maintenance schedules.
• Assist with machinery upgrades, modifications and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, breakdowns and repairs.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve equipment-related issues and improve plant reliability.
• Ensure tools, equipment and work areas are maintained to the required standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Qualified Millwright – Red Seal Trade Certificate.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a Millwright in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capability.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery will be advantageous.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical diagrams.
• Valid driver’s licence will be advantageous.
• Ability to work shifts, overtime and standby when required.

Key Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of industrial machinery and production equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to preventative maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a production environment.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Strong commitment to safety and equipment reliability.

Industry Experience