South Africa: Foundry Millwright (Foundry experience) – Alberton posted by MECS Africa

Maintain production machinery by replacing equipment such as:  control relays, contractors, isolators, limit switches, electric fans and electric conveyor rollers by fitting and aligning shafts, keyways, sprockets, wheels, lifting equipment, bearings, pulley’s, clutches, pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, control valves, etc.
Ensure the safe running of the plant by doing fault finding on all machinery and prevention of electrical hazards such as loose motor cables, damaged electrical push buttons, as well as mechanical hazards i.e. lubrication/hydraulic oil on factory floor, damaged safety fences or gates, factory compressed air and water pipes
Complete jobs according to priority and planned maintenance work schedule
Acquire the knowledge to repair air compressors/driers and cooling towers
Use knowledge and experience to read and interpret electrical – mechanical pneumatic/hydraulic drawings
Use knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatic circuits and PLCs to complete tasks in the factory
Respond to call outs and breakdowns