Millwright

SUMMARY:
Our client based in Johannesburg South is looking for a Millwright to set up machinery based on highly technical instructions and blueprints and occasionally move machines to different locations, as well as to make sure that all machines operate properly and our facilities remain safe

POSITION INFO:

Qualification/Experience

• Trade Test (Millwright)
• Proficiency with multiple manufacturers’ automation hardware and software
• Grade 12 or technical Matric
• 5 - 10 years’ relevant post trade experience as a Millwright
• Experience in the manufacturing environment would be highly beneficial
• Ability to work in a plant environment for extended periods of time (high temperature/high humidity environment)
• Ability to work weekends and public holidays

Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Manager in the maintenance of specialized machines
• Work in a team and ensuring the complete functioning of all machinery
• Proficiency with multiple manufacturers automation hardware and software
• Strong knowledge of electromechanical manufacturing processes
• Assisting with accurate bill of materials
• Ensure suppliers compliances to high standard of parts needed
• Get necessary quotes for all spare part of machines or newly designed parts as per drawings
• Get quotes for contractors to assist with manufacturing of specialized parts and to ensure the quality is of a high standard
• Maintain and test all equipment / machinery to ensure functionality, safety and availability to complete work within the specified timeframe and budgetary limits
• Ensure that components causing excessive downtime are identified and permanent solutions are found and implemented
• Perform Condition Based Maintenance on equipment
• Be responsible for the diagnosis, testing and repair of electrical and mechanical failures on equipment
• Interpret electrical and mechanical circuit diagrams
• Inform the Manager of any additional defects as well as spare parts and time needed to complete the work
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained through utilising the right tools, work instruments and within safety regulations
• Be responsible for ensuring equipment/machinery is tested for functionality and safety before being returned to production
• Assemble of parts as per drawings
• Assembling of machines
• Testing all relevant machine parts before final assembling
• Stock take review to ensure right components and quantities are available
• Check maintenance/manufacturing stock usages
• Improve up time by analysing breakdowns
• Daily Preventative Maintenance planning on all machines
• Replace worn and damaged parts on equipment
• On call and standby for major and minor equipment failures
• Schedule machine maintenance
• Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly equipment inspections, checking mechanical, electrical operations, etc.
• Checking and noting all plant and building equipment for worn or damaged parts
• Fabrication and installation of various equipment and safety guards
• Call outside contractors for any unscheduled maintenance
• General housekeeping and ensure OHS Act compliance
• Shutdown action plan and execution

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