Millwright at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A leading automotive component manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Millwright with strong experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance, PLC fault-finding, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, robotic systems and automated assembly lines to join their team in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving production equipment to ensure maximum machine uptime, production efficiency, quality compliance and adherence to health, safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Complete maintenance checklists and records accurately.
• Ensure equipment complies with OEM specifications and safety standards.
• Perform lubrication and routine equipment inspections.
• Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults.
• Repair and replace defective components.
• Conduct root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures.
• Escalate critical maintenance issues where necessary.
• Perform electrical maintenance and safely conduct lockout and isolation procedures.
• Conduct welding and fabrication when required.
• Assist with PLC fault-finding and machine automation improvements.
• Support robotic and automated production systems.
• Assist with machine commissioning and upgrades.
• Ensure safe working practices at all times.
• Ensure maintenance activities do not compromise product quality.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA, customer-specific requirements and quality standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement, Kaizen and TPM initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Assist in reducing scrap, downtime and maintenance costs.
• Support energy-saving initiatives.
• Perform any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Qualified Millwright with a recognised Trade Test (Red Seal).
• N3–N6 Engineering Studies would be advantageous.
• 3–5 years' experience in an automotive component manufacturing environment.
• Experience with press shop equipment, robotic systems, PLC fault-finding, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and automated assembly lines.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• PLC knowledge; Siemens, Omron and Allen Bradley experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office and maintenance systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Valid driver's licence and reliable own transport.
• Ability to work under pressure with a high sense of urgency.