Electrician / Millwright at Staff Solutions

• Our client is looking for an Electrician or Millwright to perform electrical engineering inspections, repairs, and maintenance on equipment, assets, and infrastructure to minimise breakdowns and ensure efficient production operations.

Key Responsibilities
Repairs

• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and carry out repairs efficiently.
• Minimise equipment downtime and prevent further damage through prompt fault rectification.
• Ensure optimal equipment performance by applying relevant technical and engineering standards.
• Complete and close all maintenance job cards upon completion of work.
• Support Production by proactively identifying potential issues and resolving process-related problems.
• Provide reports to the Maintenance Supervisor on repairs, production support, and downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Maintenance

• Conduct first-off inspections and daily equipment checks on process changes.
• Perform predictive, preventative, and planned maintenance inspections.
• Diagnose equipment issues and carry out required maintenance work.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with Supervisors and Production teams.
• Ensure availability of parts required for maintenance activities.
• Report unusual equipment conditions to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Training

• Assist with the training and development of Apprentices.
• Prepare training equipment and machines for practical learning.
• Support corrective maintenance training initiatives.

Compliance

• Operate according to company controls, procedures, and safety standards.
• Identify and report risks or areas of concern to management.
• Promote compliance with all applicable regulations and operational procedures.
• Support the prevention of wasteful and irregular expenditure.

Cost Control

• Support the effective and responsible use of company resources.
• Monitor expenditure and assist in reducing unnecessary costs.
• Report budget deviations to management where required.

Customer Service

• Maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers.
• Deliver high-quality service and support.
• Identify and resolve problems professionally and with integrity.
• Minimise rework, discrepancies, and service-related issues.

Job Specifications
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)
• Trade Test: Electrician or Millwright (NQF 5)

Experience
Minimum Requirements

• Up to 3 years’ technical and electrical maintenance experience as an Electrician in a manufacturing environment.

Technical Competencies

• Basic computer literacy (MS Office, SAP, ERP systems, and related software)
• Knowledge of maintenance practices, methodologies, SOPs, and technical standards
• Understanding of housekeeping and safety principles