Maintenance Millwright

Somerset West
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering
Reference: Pta003991/EP

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Employer: E&D Recruiters

Millwright required in Somerset-West, Cape Town. Ensuring that plant and production equipment is maintained to the required operational and safety standards through effective preventative and breakdown maintenance. Trade-tested Millwright (Red Seal) required with at least 3 - 5 years of experience after completion of Trade Test.

Maintenance Millwright

Somerset West, Cape Town

Qualifications:

Grade 12 (Matric)
Trade-tested Millwright (Red Seal)
Relevant post-matric qualification (NQF Level 3 or higher)
Welding certification – advantageous

Experience:

3–5 years’ relevant experience as a Millwright
Experience in production, plant, workshop, and maintenance environments
Exposure to chemical or processing plants will be advantageous
Proven experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance

Technical Skills Required:

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills (mechanical and electrical)
Welding skills: ARC, TIG, Argon
Mechanical fitting and alignment, and pump alignment skills
Electrical reticulation and basic control systems knowledge
Basic understanding of PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics and automated systems
Proficient in the use of hand tools and workshop equipment
Sound knowledge of engineering principles and maintenance practices
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act
Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel)

Required outputs:

Ensure cost-effective maintenance by identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions
Identify and maintain critical spares, tools, and consumables
Participate in plant risk assessments and SHEQ initiatives
Ensure all work is carried out under the correct permit-to-work system (e.g., hot work, confined space, lockout/tagout)
Issue and sign off maintenance clearance certificates where required
Ensure compliance with AECI standards and all company safety rules and regulations.

Please apply via our website: www.edrecruiters.co.za or submit your CV to cv@edrecruiters.co.za - Reference Pta003991.

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About E&D Recruiters

We are a Professional Recruitment service with a personal touch doing contingency recruitment.

We do not believe in only matching engineering skills and people to positions, but is passionate about our profession and desire to build stronger and lasting relationships with our applicants and clients, thereby developing a deep understanding of the people we are dealing with.

We are rendering Specialised Recruitment Services in the technical field and our company name derived from the abbreviation: E = Engineering and the D= Design. We have proven capabilities to work in the engineering design space and associated fields. We can assist with finding positions and people in the Drafting, Project Management, Process Engineering, Sales engineering, R&D field to mention a few. We are working from junior technician level to Executive and Director level within amongst others in the EPCM, Military, Mining, FMCG, Consulting, Construction OEM and supplier field. We have a strong database of clients in the HVAC and technical maintenance/ Facility Management arena.