Millwright

SUMMARY:
New role is available for a Millwright for our client in the Chemical & Hygiene Industry based in Durban.

POSITION INFO:
Responsible for the upkeep of plant equipment and repairs in the factory and finished goods warehouse.

Support optimization of production through design, modification or building and 
installation of new machinery in the factory.

Maintain Engineering quality management systems in 
line with ISO 9001 regulations. 

Key Performance Areas:  

• Manage the factory planned maintenance schedule.  
• Ensure efficient co-ordination and record keeping of all workshop maintenance activities.  
• Gives input into the development of planned maintenance improvements.  
• Ensure adherence to planned electrical and mechanical maintenance  
• Monitors and supports the execution of calibration by external contractors. 
• Conducting of daily machine set-up, to meet production requirements. 
• Manage Job Cards and attend to breakdowns, fault-finding, troubleshooting, and repairs.  
• Update job cards, including all relevant information, and close out.  
• Updating of relevant maintenance Excel spreadsheets, completing reports etc.  
• Support optimisation of production through electrical modification of machinery.  
• Manage spares inventory and liaise with Maintenance Manager to advise of any spares required. 
• Support inventory management, accurate job card completion, advising when replacements need to be ordered. 
• Assist with sourcing of spares/suppliers, including securing quotations etc.  
• Commissioning and validation of equipment.  
• Responsible for general building maintenance (electrical and mechanical).  
• Assist with the treatment of effluent to ensure compliance with municipal requirements.  
• Act as Health & Safety Representative, part of the Health & Safety team.  
• Supports the Spill Team responsible for correctly containing any spill/contamination.  
• Provides electrical support to Customer Sales Reps, including on-site fault-finding, servicing, and repairs.  
• Prepare and submit monthly SHEQ report.  
• Support skills development by providing skills training.  
• Reduction of unplanned downtime by conducting root cause analysis and implementation of preventative actions. 
• Ensure all time readiness for compliance audits by maintaining engineering QMS systems. 
• Support with contractor management on site.  
• Support with project management on site.  

• Presentable with excellent communication and coordinating skills.  
• Ability to produce accurate results within prescribed deadlines.  
• Ability to work independently but also as a team player.  
• Be able to cope well under pressure.  
• Positive, self-motivated, and confident approach to work and colleagues.  
• Emotional maturity and professional integrity.  
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.  
• Attention to detail.  
• Honest and reliable. 
• Leadership skills (Responsibility and accountability)

• Grade 12 
• Millwright Trade Test. 
• Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment. 
• Electrical installations and troubleshooting/repairs. 
• Mechanical installations and troubleshooting/repairs. 
• Pneumatics.  
• Electro-pneumatics.  
• Pump repairs and installations.  
• Motor repairs and installations. 
• Basic PLC’s. 
• Instrumentation & Calibration. 
• General building maintenance (electrical and mechanical).  
• Hand and electrical tools. 
• ISO 9001.

• Intermediate knowledge in MS Office packages (e.g., Excel, Word, Power Point etc.).