Millwright

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a qualified Millwright to join their team in Port Elizabeth. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing electrical and mechanical inspections, repairs, and maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation of all engineering equipment.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Engineering and Maintenance Control

• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and execute repair plans swiftly to minimize downtime.
• Ensure optimal equipment performance by applying sound technical and engineering practices.
• Conduct inspections during process changes to determine equipment status.
• Perform routine checks to identify wear and potential failures, and carry out corrective maintenance.
• Collaborate closely with Production to proactively identify and resolve equipment or process-related issues.
• Ensure product quality standards are maintained through periodic checks.
• Coordinate availability of parts to support preventative maintenance activities.
• Maintain detailed records and reports of all maintenance work performed.

Compliance

• Operate within established procedures to ensure integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Report risks or areas of concern within scope of responsibility.
• Promote and uphold adherence to company and legal standards to avoid unnecessary costs or non-compliance.

Cost Control

• Support efficient use of resources to control costs.
• Monitor and report deviations from budget to management.
• Implement practices to minimize waste and manage expenditures effectively.

Customer Service

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external customers.
• Resolve problems with a high level of integrity, aligning with the company’s core values.
• Strive to reduce rework and improve service quality.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)
• Trade Test: Millwright (NQF 5)
• Up to 3 years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing environment

Technical Competencies

• Basic computer literacy (MS Office; SAP or ERP systems)
• Knowledge of maintenance practices, SOPs, and safety standards
• Understanding of engineering and mechanical systems in a production setting