South Africa
Imforce Recruitment
Posted today
Our client is looking for a Millwright to join the team. The purpose of the position is to install and maintain machinery to ensure maximum uptime. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
Trade tested certificate as a qualified Millwright
Experience Required
PLC and VSD experience will be advantageous
Induction furnace experience will be advantageous
Key Skills and Knowledge Required
- Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- In-depth knowledge of PLC and PLC programming on Delta and Mitsubishi systems
- Sound knowledge of mechanical equipment, electrical panels, and PLCs
- Fault finding determination skills are essential
- Problem-solving ability
- Ability to read drawings
- Communication and decision-making skills
- Ability to work in a team or independently
- Ability to work under pressure
- Prepared to work overtime and standby whenever required
- Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems
- Basic welding and boilermaking
Key Responsibilities
- Normal and preventative maintenance of hydraulic systems (presses, formers, pultrusion, and injection moulding).
- Normal and preventative maintenance of electrical systems (distribution panels, control panels, heating and cooling systems, and electrical circuitry).
- Normal and preventative maintenance of mechanical equipment (gearboxes, pumps, chain drives, couplings, and alignment).
- Fault finding and breakdown/emergency repairs (electrical and mechanical).
- Basic welding and boilermaking.
- Technical assistance to production and maintenance teams.
- Be part of continuous improvement.
- Implement planned maintenance and countermeasures.
- Assistance with machine changeover and start-ups when required.
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