Millwright (manufacturing) - Port ElizabthFull job descriptionMillwright (manufacturing)Port Elizabeth – Eastern CapeOperational technical support function (electrical and mechanical) to ensure factory equipment availability is maintained safely, to a maximum, to meet production demand.ResponsibilityConducting planned maintenance (repairs, replacements) on mechanical and electrical *plant equipment*Identifying plant equipment deficiencies (inspection / defect identification).Providing timely response (effective trouble shooting) to critical plant equipment breakdowns (reactive maintenance).Participate in structured problem-solving exercises (Root Cause Analysis) with operational team i.e. Safety, Production, Process and Engineering.Able to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.Complete daily Work Orders / Job Cards (Planned and Reactive).Adhering to all company safety and security policies and procedures.Maintaining meaningful contribution and participation in meetings and audits (engineering, safety, production, etc.).Coach, mentor and train operators, learners and apprentices as may be required.Good Housekeeping – Factory and Workshop.*Plant Equipment* – Pumps, Motors, Conveyors, MCCs (Machine Control Cabinets),Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems, Blower Systems, Heating / Cooling Systems and Control Systems (PLCs & VSDs)Break Downs - Job Card Work Order Completion.Fault Finding – Skill at analysing faults correctly and timeously.Root Cause Analysis.Safety – Adherence to Health and Safety Procedures and Completion of DefectsStatutory Compliance – Engineering Safety File Up to Date.Quality – Adherence to Engineering Standards and Good WorkmanshipCost – Departmental – Critical Spares Identification, Continuous Improvement andEnergy Saving Initiatives.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Good at adhering to strict safety guidelines and cognisant of safety risks.Mechanical and electrical technical skills to allow them to effectively read documents such as specifications, machine manuals, and blueprints.Proficient in troubleshooting techniques (5 WHY / Cause and Effect) to solve machine issues.Strong attention to detail.Ability to be a team player due to constant interactions with similar employees and stakeholders such as Managers, Supervisors, Artisans, Operators, amongst others.Strong Communication skills.Education required for the role:Matric / N3 – Mechanical or ElectricalTrade Test Certificate - MillwrightMinimum 5 years plant maintenance experienceComputer literateJob Type: Permanent -
