Automotive - Automotive Service Durban FULL TIME Job Summary The millwright will play a crucial role in ensuring that the plant operates at maximum efficiency with minimal downtime. The responsibilities will include reading and interpreting blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures, transporting equipment for installation and assembling machinery and equipment. The millwright will also be responsible for conducting tests and inspections to ensure machinery and/or equipment operates safely and efficiently as well as the execution of maintenance tasks and trouble shoot issues to minimize downtime and extend the life cycle of the equipment. Experiential and Educational requirements: Matric, Qualified Millwright Minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant in experience, preferably in Automotive manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical systems, electrical fault finding and Pneumatics PLC and Robotics experience is preferred. Essential duties and responsibilities: Inspecting and examining equipment and/or machinery to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions Installing, aligning, commissioning , repairing , diagnosing , inspecting and dismantling and moving stationary machinery and mechanical equipment Operating machine tools to fabricate parts required during the overhaul, maintenance and set up of machinery and/or equipment Adjusting machinery and/or equipment and/or repairing or replacing of defective parts Aligning and testing equipment and/or machinery to ensure optimal performance Performs planned and preventative maintenance Machine and/or equipment cleaning and lubricating. Resolve machine breakdowns, identification of faults, repair or replace defective parts with minimal downtime Continuous improvement to improve machine and/or equipment performance Ensures risk assessments are available , read and understood for each activity undertake Ensure Health, safety and environmental standards are adhered to Align and calibrate machinery and equipment parts as required for safe and efficient operation. Testing of units to evaluate operational operation. Report writing and overall feedback on plant equipment. Day by day tracking of machine problems Weekly tracking of plant facilities. (Air, water and electricity) Tower Group Recruiter