Millwright

Our client, a well-established packaging Engineering / manufacturing company, wants to employ a skilled and experienced Millwright

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability and optimal performance of production machinery, while minimising breakdowns and supporting continuous improvement across the plant.

• Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Attend to machinery breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise production downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot automated plastic manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections and identify potential equipment failures.
• Perform root-cause analysis on recurring breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Install, commission and modify machinery and production equipment.
• Assist with planned maintenance shutdowns and major maintenance projects.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, mechanical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, sensors, drives and control systems.
• Assist with PLC fault-finding and automated equipment.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Record breakdowns, maintenance activities and parts used accurately.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to improve machine reliability and OEE.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.

• Red Seal Trade Tested Millwright
• N6 / Nat Dip in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering will be adv.
• Minimum 35 years' experience in a manufacturing or engineering or packaging environment
• Exp within plastic manufacturing, packaging, FMCG or a high-volume production environment will be highly advantageous.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Practical experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime and standby when required.