Millwright
Ref: LRP25009
Type: Permanent
An established international production business is seeking to permanently employ a Junior Millwright at their head office in the larger Paarl, Cape Winelands area. This is an ideal position for an individual searching for an exciting career opportunity in a dynamic and rapidly growing global production company.
Main Responsibilities
- Assembling, installing, moving, and electrically wiring all factory equipment.
- Testing all installed equipment to ensure they are working correctly.
- Operating machinery or equipment, such as forklifts, to move heavy loads.
- Complying with health and safety regulations.
- Minimising equipment and production downtime.
- Attending to both mechanical and electrical breakdowns.
- Running tests, making temporary repairs, or installing new parts to identify and repair problematic machine parts.
- Dismantling and replacing older machines.
- Running preventative maintenance by identifying and correcting potential issues, removing worn-out pieces, and lubricating mechanical parts.
- Repairing equipment to a high standard.
- Performing routine tests and inspections on electrical and mechanical equipment according to safety regulations.
- Installation, maintenance, repair, design, and wiring of electrical systems.
- Accurately and timeously completing Job Cards when tasks are completed.
- Ad Hoc or other related duties as assigned.
Skills and Capabilities
- Good at adhering to strict safety guidelines and conscious of safety risks.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve machine issues.
- Able to work well under pressure.
- Mechanical aptitude in working with wrenches, hammers, forklifts, and other similar tools.
- Exceptional time management and communication skills.
- Able to read and follow documents such as specifications, machine manuals, blueprints, and electrical drawings.
- Effective organisation and prioritising of tasks.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable with routine work but flexible enough to adjust to ad hoc situations.
- Must be able to think creatively and come up with innovative ideas.
- Strong electrical aptitude, including the ability to use various electrical testing equipment.
- Willing to take ownership of tasks and lead assisting team members.
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate
- N2 Mechanical and Electrical National Certificate
- A recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) as obtained in South Africa
- 0-2 years post-trade experience
- Must be willing to perform standby duties as required.
- Must be willing to work overtime.
- Forklift license is advantageous.
Salary: Dependent on skills and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
- Ensure you meet all the requirements
- Complete all the requested information below
- Remember to attach your CV
- Once your application has been made, you will receive a generic e-mail to confirm the receipt of your application
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
- Should you not be contacted by a consultant within 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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