Millwright- East Rand

SUMMARY:
millwright - East Rand

POSITION INFO:

Assist with maintenance and improving of existing and future company infrastructure.

Main function is to fix and maintain production related machinery 

Key responsibilities:

• The maintenance of hydraulic presses, the rubber mixing mill and forklift – including electrical work and the maintenance of electric elements
• The building of jigs and machinery as is required
• Recommendations specific to best practices regarding maintenance and machine performance
• The caretaking of tools and instruments needed to carry out the duties of maintenance
• The building of greater levels of machine reliability within the business as a whole
• Maintaining stock levels of critical spares

Key skills:

• The ability to work with pressure (such as the type experienced during machine breakdowns etc.)
• The ability to work within a team
• Welding
• General electrician competencies
• Extensive knowledge regarding hydraulic presses
• Willing and able to follow instructions
• Good knowledge of machine tools and components such as radial arm drills, lathes and industrial gearboxes etc.
• Knowledge of how to work with Excel, Outlook and competent with a PC in general
• Good written and verbal English communication
• The ability to think innovatively and solve problems with cost-effective long-lasting solutions
• Teachable and able to follow instructions
• Neat and diligent
• Proactive in light of looking to improve things that may not be noticed by others and putting forward solutions to management in this regard
• Able to draw up concise reports for management

Potential initial projects:

• The drawing up of a maintenance schedule for each machine in the factory broken down into shift checks and weekly, monthly and yearly checks.
• The organising of tool cupboards and the creation of a digital tool registry
• The cleaning out of all electrical boxes within the factory
• Running through each machine and creating line by line costings specific to what each machine requires for a complete overhaul
• The implementation of a “maintenance request” system

Job requirements:

• Valid driver’s license
• Own transport (specifically important given that from time to time you may be called out at night to assist with a breakdown)
• A minimum of 2-3 years relevant millwright experience
• Red seal qualification preferred
• Matric
• Good References

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