Maintenance Millwright

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Functional area:

Production

Onsite or Remote:
Onsite

Country/Region: ZA

City:
Springs

Location:

Springs, GP, ZA, 1577

Company name:
Epiroc

Date of posting:
Oct 13, 2026

Maintenance Millwright

Join our team in Springs within the Rock Drilling Tools Division, where we prioritize operational excellence and sustainable practices in the manufacturing sector. As a Maintenance Millwright at Epiroc, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance and repair of all manufacturing and building assets. This position offers exciting opportunities to contribute directly to scheduled production and quality targets while supporting our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, health, and safety (QSHE) standards.

Your mission will be to uphold and advance operational excellence and best practices, ensuring all maintenance activities support the company’s core values. By maintaining and repairing assets diligently, you help achieve production and quality requirements effectively. You will also actively contribute to ensuring that all personnel comply with QSHE regulations, reinforcing a safe and responsible work environment.

• Conduct electrical and mechanical maintenance, servicing, and repairs on all manufacturing equipment and building infrastructure to maintain operational continuity.
• Manufacture electrical and mechanical components accurately according to drawings and specifications, including thorough assembly and installation.
• Assemble, install, troubleshoot, maintain, and test electrical and electronic wiring, equipment, apparatus, appliances, and fixtures to high standards.
• Design, assemble, install, and maintain hydraulic systems ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Support shutdown periods by assisting with assembling, testing, and installing vital components and systems to minimize downtime.
• Maintain expertise in milling and turning machines, welding and cutting equipment, overhead cranes, pumps, and other essential manufacturing tools.
• Leverage knowledge of maintaining sequential furnaces and induction heaters to enhance equipment uptime (considered an advantage).
• Utilize your understanding of PLC systems and hydraulic technologies to support automation and mechanization needs.
• Ensure strict compliance with all relevant building codes, wiring installation standards, and company maintenance protocols.
• Implement routine maintenance and inspection regimes alongside telemetric systems and company standards.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working conditions, scheduling regular servicing as required.
• Adhere rigorously to company OHSA and SHEQ policies, promoting a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
• Lead and mentor apprentices and students, fostering technical skill development and knowledge transfer within the team.
• Perform maintenance tasks at heights safely, including ladders, scaffolds, and roofs when necessary.
• Demonstrate flexibility through willingness to work shifts, including overtime and weekends, as well as being on stand-by for urgent breakdown response.

• Comprehensive knowledge of both AC and DC electrical systems, ranging from 24
  
  VDC to 6.6KV.
• Proficient understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and their maintenance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) systems, including troubleshooting and repairs.
• Familiarity with wiring codes of practice, adhering to regulatory and safety standards.
• Experience with vertical turning centres (VTCs) and vertical machining centres (VMCs) for manufacturing equipment maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose…