Millwright, Stutterheim
Job in
Stutterheim, 4930, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-10
Listing for:
Janine Hulme
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-10
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a Millwright for a permanent vacancy based in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
- Matric / NTC 3 with completed trade test as a Millwright (Red Seal certificate preferred).
- A minimum of 5 years’ post-trade experience in an industrial manufacturing or production environment.
- Proven mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability on production machinery and associated control systems.
- Strong experience in the servicing, repair and installation of:
Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment;
Conveyors;
Gearboxes; and Belt and chain drives. - Strong electrical and instrumentation experience, including electric motors, motor control centres (MCCs), variable speed drives (VSDs) and control equipment.
- Medically fit with sober habits.
- Code EB driver’s licence with own transport.
- Willing to work irregular hours, perform standby duties and regularly work overtime, especially on weekends.
- Must be able to communicate in English (speak, read & write).
- Added advantage: PLC experience, welding experience, previous experience in a saw milling environment, and the ability to communicate in Xhosa
- Perform cost-effective mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repairs on all plant and ancillary equipment in the department.
- Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics and repairs on production machinery, control systems, electric motors, MCCs, VSDs and instrumentation to minimise downtime.
- Cost-effective installation and commissioning of new plant and machinery.
- Record all work performed on plant and ancillary equipment on a job card.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all mechanical and electrical plant and ancillary equipment on site.
- Maintain a high level of housekeeping and total compliance with safety standards within the work area.
- Perform overtime work and standby duties as and when required.
- Requisition spares and materials as required.
- Assist in the formulation and implementation of a planned maintenance programme.
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