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Millwright

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Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

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Millwrights maintain both the mechanical and electrical side of plant machinery, which is why they are among the best-paid artisans in South Africa. A trade test is required.

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Trade tested certificate as a qualified Millwright

Experience Required

Minimum 5 years’ applicable experience as a qualified Millwright
PLC and VSD experience will be advantageous
Induction furnace experience will be advantageous

Key Skills and Knowledge Required

Electrical and mechanical trouble shooting skills
In-depth knowledge of PLC and PLC programming on Delta and Mitsubishi systems
Sound knowledge of mechanical equipment, electrical panels and PLC’s
Fault finding determination skills is 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
Sound knowledge of mechanical equipment, electrical panels and PLC’s
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
Must be able to implement planned maintenance and counter measures
Assistance with machine changeover and start-ups when required

Pay: R190,00 - R210,00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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