Maintenance Millwright (Plastic Industry) – Montague Gardens
Manufacturing - Manufacturing Production Western Cape FULL TIME Job Summary Key Responsibilities * Attend to mechanical and electrical breakdowns. * Diagnose recurring machine faults and identify root causes. * Maintain production equipment, including moulding, assembly, printing, conveying and ancillary machinery. * Maintain motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains and shafts. * Fault-find electrical panels, sensors, contactors, relays and motor circuits. * Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems. * Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules. * Conduct planned servicing and equipment inspections. * Maintain accurate machine and equipment registers. * Record breakdowns, repairs, downtime and parts used. * Identify critical spare parts and recommend appropriate stock levels. * Liaise with machine suppliers and specialist contractors. * Assist with machinery installation, relocation and commissioning. * Maintain high housekeeping and contamination-control standards within the production environment. Requirements * Recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate – essential. * Matric or equivalent qualification. * Minimum 3 years' post-trade Millwright experience within a production or manufacturing environment. * Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills. * Experience with three-phase motors and industrial electrical systems. * Good working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics. * Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings. * Able to work independently and make sound decisions during breakdowns. * Basic computer literacy and ability to maintain accurate maintenance records. * Willing and able to work overtime and provide after-hours breakdown support when required. Working Hours & Remuneration Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 16:00 Candidates must be willing to work overtime, weekends and occasional night shifts in the event of breakdowns or operational requirements. Salary: Market related – candidates should advise their wage/salary expectation. Payment: Fortnightly. West Coast Personnel Recruiter
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