Millwright

SUMMARY:
A well-established manufacturing company is seeking a Trade Tested Millwright to join their Injection Moulding Department on a permanent basis.
This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance professional with strong fault-finding experience in a manufacturing or injection moulding environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring factory machinery, infrastructure, and technical systems are well-maintained to minimise downtime and support production efficiency within the plastics industry.

POSITION INFO:

Location:

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Minimum N3 in Millwright Trade Theory
• Trade Tested Millwright (Red Seal preferred)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience post-trade test in a manufacturing/plastics/injection moulding environment
• Strong knowledge of:
  
  • Injection moulding processes
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Mechanical and electrical fault finding
  • Workshop and toolroom practices
  • Reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics
• Experience working with:
  
  • Lathes, milling machines, welders and hand/power tools
  • Compressed air systems and cooling water systems
  • Electrical motor control systems
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety standards and safe working procedures
• Understanding of preventative maintenance planning and spare parts management
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and attend to breakdown call-outs when required
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with production and technical teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced fault finding, root cause analysis and breakdown repairs on injection moulding machinery and factory equipment
• Conduct preventative and planned maintenance according to maintenance schedules
• Maintain and repair factory infrastructure including compressed air systems, cooling water systems and building maintenance
• Manufacture and modify mechanical parts using workshop equipment (lathe, milling machine, welding equipment)
• Assist with machine installations, electrical cabling and pipework
• Identify critical spares and assist with spare parts analysis and stock control
• Liaise with external suppliers and toolrooms for specialised repairs and quotations
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and housekeeping standards
• Support food safety and GMP requirements where applicable
• Maintain accurate job logs, maintenance records and assist with maintenance budgeting
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve plant efficiency

How to Apply:

1. Follow the link to our jobseeker’s page - for the job title "Millwright"
2. Click apply to submit your CV.