Millwright M/F
Job in
Durban, 4056, South Africa
Listing for:
CFAO
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-20
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Millwrights are responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining heavy mechanical equipment and/or machinery used in the manufacturing process. The responsibilities will include reading and interpreting blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures, transporting equipment for installation and assembling machinery and equipment. The millwright will also be responsible for conducting tests and inspections to ensure machinery and/or equipment operates safely and efficiently as well as the execution of maintenance tasks and trouble shoot issues to minimize downtime and extend the life cycle of the equipment.
The millwright will play a crucial role in ensuring that the plant operates at maximum efficiency with minimal downtime.
Profil request:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Qualified Millwright / Red Seal Qualification or Trade Test in all disciplines (N4 preferred qualification)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
EXPERIENCEMinimum of 5 years relevant experience in Automotive Manufacturing or manufacturing environment
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESInspecting and examining equipment and/or machinery to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctionsInstalling, aligning, commissioning , repairing , diagnosing , inspecting and dismantling and moving stationary machinery and mechanical equipmentOperating machine tools to fabricate parts required during the overhaul, maintenance and set up of machinery and/or equipmentAdjusting machinery and/or equipment and/or repairing or replacing of defective partsAligning and testing equipment and/or machinery to ensure optimal performancePerforms planned and preventative maintenanceMachine and/or equipment cleaning and lubricating.Resolve machine breakdowns, identification of faults, repair or replace defective parts with minimal downtimeContinuous improvement to improve machine and/or equipment performanceEnsures risk assessments are available , read and understood for each activity undertakenEnsure Health, safety and environmental standards are adhered toAlign and calibrate machinery and equipment parts as required for safe and efficient operation.Testing of units to evaluate operational operation.Report writing and overall feedback on plant equipment.Day by day tracking of machine problemsWeekly tracking of plant facilities. (Air, water and electricity)TECHNICAL PRE-REQUISITE
Compliance with Safety Regulations and cognizance to safety risksExcellent manual dexterityMechanical aptitude in dealing with various hand and power toolsAbility to read technical documents such as specifications, machine manuals and blueprintsProficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve machine issuesGood mathematical skillsString working knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systemsMS OfficeElectrical fault findingPLC knowledgeBasic RoboticsCOMPETENCY PRE-REQUISITE
Attention to detailTeam playerProblem Solving skillsBuild collaborative relationships across departments and with external suppliersGood communication skillsAble to work independently
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