Job Description

The Millwright is responsible for installing, inspecting, adjusting and repairing equipment while following the company's safety rules and regulations. You will be required to maintain all equipment to the required standards and be responsive to production needs and equipment failures. You work as part of a team but would routinely perform work independently and maintain a high level of accuracy and safety whilst performing your dutiesEnsure that all requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety act are met for the KZN site. Responsible GMR2.1 for KZN SiteYour area of responsibility is the entire KZN factory site situated in Mount Edgecombe, Durban, KZN

Installing stationary machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans using hand and power tools Visually inspecting and examining machinery, site and equipment on a frequent basis to detect and eliminate irregularities and malfunctions You will be required to perform your own electrical isolations prior to commencing work on machinery or circuitry Ensuring that machinery, site and equipment are operating to the required standard and that production meets the minimum standards required by the customer Ensuring that output efficiency is consistently at the agreed target levels whilst maintaining an acceptable quality standard Ensuring that machine and equipment breakdowns are reported and resolved in as fast a time as possible Ensuring that the required repairs and maintenance are carried out in the correct priority and that any projects initiated are completed in the agreed time frame Adjusting machinery and repairing or replacing defective parts Operating machine tools to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery Ensuring operating safety devices function properly at all times, especially on completion of repairs, modifications and installations Reading diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures Sharpening and maintaining machine tools and equipment Managing the routine and preventative maintenance program for all equipment to ensure continuous improvement of all machines Keeping detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation Cleaning, lubricating and performing other routine maintenance work on machines Adhering to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances and developing a working knowledge of the safety standards on all machines Implementing agreed actions required resulting from risk and insurance surveys Active member of the ITLKZN Health & Safety Committee Maintaining a clean and environmentally safe work area Housekeeping standards should be kept at a very high level in all areas under your control Ensure that operators are well trained in the process and safety aspects of the equipment they are employed to operate Necessary safety equipment must be issued to employees and the wearing of equipment enforced Assist and support Production Managers with the implementation of production processes and procedures, productivity improvements and project-based activities based on the information gathered from the production and waste statistics. Ensuring that critical spares are available at all times and that the monthly stock take of spares is completed and all variances are communicated with the KZN General Manager Ordering of parts and equipment from third party suppliers, processing of POs and ensuring timely delivery of orders

Skills

Technical skills:

Blueprint reading and interpretation Mechanical knowledge and aptitude Welding skills Ability to use various hand and power tools Understanding of safety procedures

Other Important skills:

Strong problem-solving abilities Good hand-eye coordination Physical strength and stamina Attention to detail Effective communication skills Ability to work as part of a team
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R25000,00 - R28000,00 per month

Experience:

Millwright: 7 years (Required)
Application Deadline: 2025/03/31