Millwright at West Coast Personnel

R25,000 – R35,000 p/m, depending on experience and qualifications

• We are seeking a skilled and dependable Millwright to join an established engineering department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of electrical and mechanical machinery to ensure reliable production and minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
• Conduct fault-finding on PLC-controlled machinery and HMI systems.
• Maintain and repair servo motors, laser equipment and linear scales.
• Inspect and repair electrical control boards and related components.
• Attend to machine breakdowns promptly and minimize production downtime.
• Install, test and commission machinery and equipment where required.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend practical improvements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
• Ensure tools, equipment and spare parts are used and stored correctly.
• Work closely with production and engineering team members.
• Comply with all health, safety and operational procedures.
• Assist with general engineering projects and equipment upgrades.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified Millwright with a recognized Trade Test.
• Between three and five years’ relevant post-trade experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability.
• Practical experience working with:
• PLC-controlled machinery
• Servo motors
• Laser equipment
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Electrical control boards
• HMI screens
• Linear scales
• Able to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Sound understanding of preventative maintenance practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of an engineering team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to perform effectively under pressure.