Description:
My client (FMCG) based in Durban is seeking an experienced and hands-on Millwright.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
To conduct maintenance tasks on mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment, safely, in order to ensure plant availability and reliability.
MAIN TASKS INCLUDE:
- Attend to all mechanical, instrumentation and electrical breakdowns.
- Conduct regular inspections of equipment.
- Fault-find and problem-solve on equipment.
- Conduct regular maintenance and repair of equipment.
- Report on conditions of equipment, advise management of electrical and mechanical problems and recommend activities to minimize the number of breakdowns.
- Interpret deviations recorded and rectify accordingly.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities as per Plant Safety Regulations, preventative maintenance plans and maintenance procedure.
- Investigate and analyse cause and effect of breakdowns on equipment
- Understand basic hydraulics, pneumatics and lubrication.
- Carry out basic rigging and assist stage crew where necessary.
- Ensure all supporting documentation is completed within the required timeframes and in the format specified (Job card Completion and other related paperwork).
- Analyse proposed modifications and provide input regards the implementation of ideas and carry out modifications within the required timeframes.
- Troubleshoot on DCS, PLC's and (AC and DC) drives.
- Identify where quality and safety can be improved.
- Participate in improvement programmes and initiatives.
- Maintain safe work environment.
- Comply with relevant company policies, legislative requirements and standards.
- Ensure quality standards are maintained and customer requirements are addressed.
- Attend to equipment care and personal safety.
- Read, interpret and understand electrical and basic mechanical drawings.
- Promote environmental and safety awareness regarding the potential impact of activities, process and materials utilized.
QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES:
Qualifications:
- Millwright Trade Certificate
- N3 Engineering Studies
- Senior / Matric Certificate
Experience:
- Minimum 2 Years ' experience as a Millwright post Apprenticeship.
Skills:
- Fault-finding and problem-solving skills, safety and quality conscious, delivering and meeting customer requirements, coordination and coaching skills, ability to work independently and function well within a team.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to see colour in order to be able to distinguish colour coded wiring etc.
- Physically fit in order to be able to walk for long periods of time, lift, carry, push, pull, bend, climb, squat, and kneel, and stand
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the OHS Act (safety legislation) is essential.
REMUNERATION:
Salary:
- R260,000 - R455,000 CTC
Preference will be given to South African Citizens from designated groups.
POPI Act:
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Requirements:
- Attend to all mechanical, instrumentation and electrical breakdowns.
- Conduct regular inspections of equipment.
- Fault-find and problem-solve on equipment.
- Conduct regular maintenance and repair of equipment.
- Report on conditions of equipment, advise management of electrical and mechanical problems and recommend activities to minimize the number of breakdowns.
- Interpret deviations recorded and rectify accordingly.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities as per Plant Safety Regulations, preventative maintenance plans and maintenance procedure.
- Investigate and analyse cause and effect of breakdowns on equipment
- Understand basic hydraulics, pneumatics and lubrication.
- Carry out basic rigging and assist stage crew where necessary.
- Ensure all supporting documentation is completed within the required timeframes and in the format specified (Job card Completion and other related paperwork).
- Analyse proposed modifications and provide input regards the implementation of ideas and carry out modifications within the required timeframes.
- Troubleshoot on DCS, PLC's and (AC and DC) drives.
- Identify where quality and safety can be improved.
- Participate in improvement programmes and initiatives.
- Maintain safe work environment.
- Comply with relevant company policies, legislative requirements and standards.
- Ensure quality standards are maintained and customer requirements are addressed.
- Attend to equipment care and personal safety.
- Read, interpret and understand electrical and basic mechanical drawings.
- Promote environmental and safety awareness regarding the potential impact of activities, process and materials utilized.
- Millwright Trade Certificate
- N3 Engineering Studies
- Senior / Matric Certificate
- Minimum 2 Years ' experience as a Millwright post Apprenticeship.
- Fault-finding and problem-solving skills, safety and quality conscious, delivering and meeting customer requirements, coordination and coaching skills, ability to work independently and function well within a team.
- Must be able to see colour in order to be able to distinguish colour coded wiring etc.
- Physically fit in order to be able to walk for long periods of time, lift, carry, push, pull, bend, climb, squat, and kneel, and stand
- Knowledge of the OHS Act (safety legislation) is essential.
- R260,000 - R455,000 CTC
03 Feb 2026;
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