Millwright

SUMMARY:
Our client in the manufacturing sector is looking for a Millwright to join their team based in Port Elizabeth.

POSITION INFO:
Education: 

• Matric.
• Trade tested artisan.
• Diploma in Mechatronics / Engineering an advantage

• 5-8  years post trade test experience in an automated factory environment.

• Diagnoses root cause of equipment failure and executes plan / takes action to rectify failure by performing repairs in a speedy manner.
• Ensures minimal equipment downtime and damage by repairing faults / defects / failures as speedily as possible. ·
• Ensures optimal equipment operation by the application of relevant technical and engineering practice, as well as by obtaining manufacturing process approval of equipment's operating condition.
• Supports and liaises with Production by identifying potential problems in a proactive manner; as well as resolving process-related problems and planned maintenance to production runs.
• Perform “first off" inspection on all process changes to determine exact state of equipment.
• Perform routine inspections to detect possible equipment failures or excess wears, make diagnosis and perform the necessary maintenance work.
• Periodically inspects manufactured product against quality requirements to ensure compliance with set standards..
• Coordinates availability of parts in order to perform / execute preventative maintenance routines.
• Operates within controls and procedures in order to ensure the integrity of company.
• Reports risks or areas of concern to management within area of responsibility.
• Promotes compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure.
• Supports the effective and transparent use of financial and other resources.
• Limits expenditure, reduces costs and ensures deviations from budgetary limits are reported to direct Manager.
• Maintains effective working relationships with employees and customers to render highest quality of services.
• Identifies and solves problems whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with company core values.