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About the Role

The Millwright position is a critical role in ensuring the optimal performance and efficiency of our manufacturing plant’s machinery and equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining heavy mechanical equipment and/or machinery used in the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Inspecting and examining equipment and/or machinery to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
  • Installing, aligning, commissioning, repairing, diagnosing, inspecting and dismantling and moving stationary machinery and mechanical equipment
  • Operating machine tools to fabricate parts required during the overhaul, maintenance and set up of machinery and/or equipment
  • Adjusting machinery and/or equipment and/or repairing or replacing of defective parts
  • Aligning and testing equipment and/or machinery to ensure optimal performance
  • Performs planned and preventative maintenance
  • Machine and/or equipment cleaning and lubricating
  • Resolve machine breakdowns, identification of faults, repair or replace defective parts with minimal downtime
  • Continuous improvement to improve machine and/or equipment performance
  • Ensures risk assessments are available, read and understood for each activity undertaken
  • Ensure Health, safety and environmental standards are adhered to
  • Align and calibrate machinery and equipment parts as required for safe and efficient operation
  • Testing of units to evaluate operational operation
  • Report writing and overall feedback on plant equipment
  • Day by day tracking of machine problems
  • Weekly tracking of plant facilities (Air, water and electricity)

Requirements

  • Matric Qualified Millwright / Red Seal Qualification or Trade Test in all disciplines (N4 preferred qualification)
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Automotive Manufacturing or manufacturing environment

Qualifications

  • None mentioned

Salary & Benefits

  • Not specified
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Engineering positions are a vital part of the eThekwini job market, particularly in industries such as infrastructure development, manufacturing, and technology. The demand for skilled engineers is high due to the growth of these sectors, which has created numerous job opportunities for those with expertise in engineering disciplines.

Typically, salaries for engineers in eThekwini vary widely depending on factors such as level of experience, company size, and industry sector. Generally, entry-level positions may start at around R600 000 – R800 000 per annum, while senior roles can command salaries ranging from R1.2 million to over R2 million per year. However, it is essential to note that these are broad estimates, and actual salaries can vary significantly depending on individual circumstances.

Common skills required for engineering positions in eThekwini include proficiency in CAD design software, experience with construction management tools, knowledge of mechanical systems, and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, many employers place a high value on employees who possess good communication and teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments.

Many engineering roles are found in various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and infrastructure development projects. These roles often involve working on innovative solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and applying technical expertise to drive business growth and efficiency.

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Job Description: Responsible for machine improvements with the goal to increasing efficiency Instrumental in A3 problem solving activities to eliminate waste & improve production within areas of control” Manage and improve 5S in the area of responsibility according to the 5S Audit Sheet Adhere to SHEMS procedures Responsible for quality of repair which will be measured in terms of downtime. Specific related problems pertaining to machinery that cannot be fixed immediately must be communicated with shift leaders.” Ensure Job cards are completed within specified time frame Identify faults on machinery and Repair and replace parts Calibrations Responsible for certain forms of calibration at sites Drive & implement actions raised within the plant maintenance department Job Requirements: Millwright with minimum of 3 years experience Experience in the Manufacturing Environment Experience in maintenance functions Experience in quality Qualified Millwright Matric

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About Engineering Jobs in eThekwini

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Many engineering roles are found in various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and infrastructure development projects. These roles often involve working on innovative solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and applying technical expertise to drive business growth and efficiency.

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Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Millwright to join our team in Durban, providing engineering and maintenance support to various operations. The ideal candidate will have trade-tested expertise in maintaining, repairing, and optimizing plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide mechanical and electrical maintenance support to utilities and manufacturing equipment
  • Plan, prepare, and execute maintenance and repair work
  • Maintain, repair, improve, and optimise plant and associated equipment
  • Operate workshop tools and machinery safely and effectively
  • Start up and shut down utilities equipment as required
  • Complete work orders, backlog tasks, and maintenance documentation
  • Ensure no rework through quality workmanship and customer satisfaction
  • Identify unsafe practices and participate in safety inspections
  • Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards
  • Comply with VPO, LOTO, PTW, PPE, and SHE policies and procedures
  • Communicate effectively within maintenance and operations teams
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and team development

Requirements

  • N4 Mechanical and/or Electrical qualification
  • Trade Tested Millwright experience
  • Knowledge of brewery utilities plant (advantageous)
  • Contractor management experience (advantageous)

Qualifications

  • Formal education/certifications not specified in original description, therefore skipped.

Salary & Benefits

  • No salary information provided in the original job description, therefore skipped.

How to Apply

Click the green “Go Apply” button below to apply directly online with the employer.

About Engineering Jobs in eThekwini

Engineering positions are a vital part of the eThekwini job market, particularly in industries such as infrastructure development, manufacturing, and technology. The demand for skilled engineers is high due to the growth of these sectors, which has created numerous job opportunities for those with expertise in engineering disciplines.

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Many engineering roles are found in various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and infrastructure development projects. These roles often involve working on innovative solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and applying technical expertise to drive business growth and efficiency.

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