Millwright at Weir Minerals

Purpose of Role:

• The position is responsible for the Electrical (Light and Heavy current) and Mechanical repair and maintenance off all machinery and equipment on the Weir Isando site.
• This include but is not limited to Foundry, Machine shop and Rubber plant.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety First:

• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviour's in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Production:

• Repairs and maintenance to all plant and machinery within the facility confines.
• Attending to breakdowns on the plant. Assist other maintenance artisans with complex fault finding.
• Ensure that all scheduled preventative maintenance is adhered to.
• Daily inspections of allocated machines as per Maintenance plan.
• Basic PLC programming and automation of machines and systems in factories
• Automate and improve efficiency of machinery, plant and production lines using sound industrial automation knowledge and experience.
• Feedback by completing job cards on Computerized maintenance management system
• Working shifts from time to time if needed and attending to all plant breakdowns
• Working overtime and standby duties
• Ensure all changes and repairs are mechanically and electrically designed properly and in accordance with SANS 10142 and relevant standards
• Setup new schedules for new & existing equipment in the plant (machinery and equipment)

​​​​​​​Drawings:

• The ability to understand and interpret all engineering machine drawings in the execution of maintenance duties
• Be able to compile and draw any relevant sketches or designs necessary regarding maintenance functions

​​​​​​​Teamwork:

• Work together in a team of artisans, foreman, planner, Production personnel, etc
• Assist and Mentor apprentices
• Open to give and receive regular feedback on individual and team performance
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views

​​​​​​​Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Qualified Artisan: Millwright with minimum 5 years’ experience. (Required)
• N3 Electrical/Mechanical (Required)
• N6/Diploma (Desired)
• PLC basics training (Required)
• Forklift and Working at Heights (Required)
• Confined spaces (Required)
• Medium Voltage Switching (Required)
• Boiler Operator (Required)
• Knowledge and experience with variable speed drives (Required)
• Knowledge and experience on level sensors, flow sensors, pressure sensors, temperature sensors.
• Good knowledge of machine safety devices.
• Foundry Machinery Experience (Required)
• Good experience of CNC and conventional machines, cranes forklifts, pneumatic, steam and hydraulic installations 
• Computer knowledge (SAP, Microsoft Office)

End Date: October 13, 2025