Leading manufacturer is seeking a trade tested Millwright with 5 years post trade experience in Pietermaritzburg.
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 boiler making.
- Technical assistance to production and maintenance teams.
- Be part of continuous improvement.
- Implement planned maintenance and counter measures.
- Assistance with machine changeover and start-ups when required.
REQUIREMENTS
- Trade tested certificate as a qualified Millwright.
- Minimum 5 years applicable experience as a qualified Millwright.
- PLC and VSD experience will be advantageous.
- Induction furnace experience will be advantageous.
- 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 boiler making.
REMUNERATION
Basic: R150 to R192 per hour
Leave enhancement pay (13th cheque)
Provident fund
Medical aid (50% contribution)
Funeral cover
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