Maintenance Artisan at Profile Personnel

Job Description

• A leading automotive manufacturing company based in East London is seeking to appoint two experienced Maintenance Artisans (Millwrights) to join their maintenance team.
• This role is responsible for ensuring maximum equipment availability through preventative maintenance, breakdown response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across plant machinery and production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment according to maintenance schedules.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults to minimize downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Carry out maintenance schedules for production machinery and plant services.
• Perform lubrication and routine maintenance activities.
• Support plant improvement and engineering projects.
• Assist with emergency breakdowns and after-hours call-outs.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and ensure timely ordering of required materials.
• Participate in weekly standby and shift duties as per roster requirements.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Quality, Safety, Health, Environmental and Energy (HSEE) standards.
• Perform electrical and mechanical installations.
• Ensure compliance with OHS Act regulations and company safety standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Minimum Requirements

• N4 in Electrical Engineering / Millwright OR Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics.
• Red Seal Trade Test Certification (Millwright or Electrician) is essential.
• Minimum 5 years' post-apprenticeship experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively under pressure.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience on Engel Injection Moulding Machines.
• Experience with ABB Robots.
• Siemens TIA Portal experience.
• Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Competencies

• Strong technical aptitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work shifts and standby rotations.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills.