Durban: Millwright Electro Mechanical

Millwright Electrician (Robotics & Plant Maintenance) DURBAN Job Purpose: Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, repairs, and commissioning of plant equipment and robotics safely and efficiently. Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 ( Mathematics & Science ) Section 13 Red Seal Millwright Trade Test N4 Electro-Mechanical Certificate 5 years experience in heavy industry PLC (Siemens) (ABB, Yaskawa Robots) Key Responsibilities: Scheduled & Preventative Maintenance Receive, plan, and execute maintenance tasks before expiry Inspect tooling; determine spares/consumables Generate job requisitions; transport tools and spares Isolate and secure equipment, complete LOTO and permits Conduct preventive maintenance and changeovers Record all scheduled maintenance, ensure workshop housekeeping Prepare for plant start-ups and track daily hours (target utilization ?75%) Breakdown & Repairs Attend and resolve mechanical/electrical breakdowns Escalate unresolved issues; keep responsible persons updated Log all breakdowns and repairs in maintenance system Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Perform routine alignment, diagnosis, repairs, and commissioning Operate basic machining and welding equipment Maintain mechanical systems (drives, bearings, seals, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, etc.) Electrical work: design/install circuits, wire ways, fault tracing (LV/three-phase systems) Install/commission electrical equipment and motors Inspect/test installations and maintain distribution panels, lighting, UPS, drives, and more Troubleshoot PLCs (Siemens) and robots (ABB, Yaskawa); basic ABB programming Fabrication & Instrumentation Fabricate, weld, and assemble using various methods Maintain and install instruments (flow, pressure, temperature) Perform basic electronic assembly and soldering Post Maintenance & Material Handling Test and commission equipment before handover Complete maintenance documentation Clean work areas; communicate completion and any further issues Operate cranes, hoists, and forklifts; sling loads Project Work & Continuous Improvement Support engineering project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and team supervision Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and report maintenance activities