Millwright Technician

Recruiter:

Greys Personnel

Job Ref:

DBN003581/ZC

Date posted:

Monday, July 13, 2026

Location:

eThekwini West (Hillcrest / Hammarsdale), South Africa

SUMMARY:
Position: Millwright
Department: Maintenance
Reporting to: Maintenance Manager
Location: Cato Ridge Manufacturing Plant

Purpose of the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for executing maintenance plans, servicing and repairing plant equipment, monitoring associated infrastructure, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance plant reliability, efficiency and safety within a manufacturing environment.

A hands-on, safety-conscious Millwright with experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, capable of maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment while driving continuous improvement initiatives will be the ideal candidate for this position

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements

Millwright Trade Test.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a processing or manufacturing plant environment.
Knowledge of FSSC 22000 food safety standards.
Basic welding experience will be advantageous.

Key Competencies

Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
Knowledge of pumps, gearboxes, VSDs and pressure equipment.
Good problem-solving and analytical ability.
Ability to work independently and within a maintenance team.
Strong commitment to safety, quality and housekeeping standards.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain pumps, gearboxes, mills, steam cookers, VSDs, instruments, pressure equipment and related plant machinery.
Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and carry out repairs.
Follow planned and condition-based maintenance schedules.
Collect CBM data and implement maintenance recommendations.
Maintain instrumentation and analytical systems to maximise plant availability and efficiency.
Enforce Lockout Tag Out (LOTO), conduct risk assessments and ensure SHEQ compliance.
Review maintenance plans with the Maintenance Manager and monitor maintenance KPIs.
Support food safety and quality standards in accordance with FSSC 22000 requirements.
Participate in standby duties, callouts and overtime when required.

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