Job Overview:A millwright is a professional who installs, dismantles, repairs, reassembles, and moves machinery. They perform these duties in factories and power plants. Millwrights are also responsible for the creation of maintenance plans to keep the machines running as efficiently as possible. They can also be called in on an emergency basis if equipment breaks unexpectedly. They can help get the machine repaired and running again, helping to reduce downtime for the company. Responsibilities and Duties:Attend to breakdowns.Preventative action plans to minimise breakages.Regular inspections on equipment to identify hazards, defects or need for repair.Attend to scheduled maintenance and shutdown.Assist with cost estimates and drawings/preliminary sketchesInstall/connect new equipment such as PLC. Invertor variable drives and programming knowledge.Ensuring compliance to electrical standards.Troubleshooting, and repairs to all electronic, electrical, and computer-based equipmentAbility to analyse electronic circuitsConduct fault finding, testing and repairs Qualifications and experience : Millwright ( Electrical/Mechanical) trade qualificationElectrical knowledge is advantageousComputer Literacy in MS OfficeGrade 12 certificateAt least 3 years experience in a production and industrial environmentExperience in Pneumatics and HydraulicsMechanical skills and understanding of Conveyor systemsKnowledge both Single phase 220VAC and 3 phase systems up to 400VAC electrical systemsKnowledge of process systems (including electronics, control valves, PLCs, software and hardware, and Mechanical experience) Key Competencies:Able to read and interpret instructions, setup procedures, electrical drawings, and manualsExcellent Mechanical knowledge of machines, and tools in the factory environment.Ability to do problem solvingAble to communicate clearly and effectivelyCommitted to safetyHighly motivatedWilling to work shiftsAbility to do fast and effective electrical and mechanical fault-findingSound organizational and interpersonal skillsMust be reliableMust be a team player
