Artisan Millwright

In brief

**Overview** This role at Kelly, an editorial assistant for a manufacturing company named MMC, involves safely executing preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment, as well as managing improvements and projects across the entire plant, including waste plants. The company operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with equipment highly dependent on upstream sections for raw material supply. This is a shift position within the Electrical Engineering team, primarily focused on addressing breakdowns and ensuring prompt and safe resolution to production interruptions. The incumbent will perform both proactive and reactive maintenance, including repairs on electrical equipment (220/380/525 volt and 33kV medium voltage) in accordance with SABS 0142 standards. MMC provides a dynamic environment, delivering EMM (Electrolytic Manganese Metal) from Mbombela, Mpumalanga. **What you will do** * Prioritise and perform tasks as detailed in Work Orders and Task Lists. * Capture history and complete job cards or Work Orders on ONKEY, ensuring accuracy and completeness. * Provide feedback to the Maintenance Supervisor/Foreman regarding any discrepancies between task instructions and job requirements. * Offer feedback and recommendations on shortcomings, defects, and additional maintenance needed to restore equipment to original safe operating condition. * Order consumables and request critical spares. * Investigate and diagnose problems and breakdowns. * Conduct risk assessments before commencing maintenance activities. * Carry out repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance on equipment. * Monitor the efficiency of maintained equipment and machinery. * Effectively maintain toolkit. * Maintain rotable spares. * Issue and obtain work permits as necessary. * Isolate LV & MV equipment in MCCs. * Prioritise maintenance activities according to production requirements when needed. * Conduct plant inspections, address shortcomings where possible, and report on integrity and safety matters. * Identify improvement possibilities and provide feedback to the departmental foreman. * Perform VSD (Variable Speed Drive) installation, setup, programming, and changes. * Execute electrical and mechanical related project work plant-wide, from initiation to final handover, and ensure associated paperwork is up to date. * Maintain the security of access to high-risk areas/items. * Maintain a clean working environment. * Complete the logbook for the company vehicle. * Keep the company vehicle and company property clean. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * N3/Grade 12 with Maths and Science. * Millwright Trade Certificate. * 3-4 years’ experience in electrical engineering heavy current and Mechanical engineering (Fitting) post qualification. * Computer literacy (basic). * VSD (Variable Speed Drive) programming. * Code 8 Driver’s licence. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an individual who is reliable, quality-conscious, safety-conscious, and cost-conscious. The ideal candidate should be technically and manually capable, able to work effectively in a team, and possess good communication skills. They must be prepared for a shift position in a 24/7 operational environment, involving reactive and proactive maintenance, and capable of repairing electrical equipment up to 33kV. Applicants should be medically fit for working at heights, comfortable with a plant and workshop environment where exposure to hazardous chemicals and biological agents is possible, and willing to travel locally. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/artisan-millwright-kelly Source: myjobmag

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