Maintenance Millwright (Plastic Industry) – Montague Gardens

Key Responsibilities Attend to mechanical and electrical breakdowns . Diagnose recurring machine faults and identify root causes. Maintain production equipment, including moulding, assembly, printing, conveying and ancillary machinery . Maintain motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains and shafts . Fault-find electrical panels, sensors, contactors, relays and motor circuits. Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems .

Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules . Conduct planned servicing and equipment inspections. Maintain accurate machine and equipment registers. Record breakdowns, repairs, downtime and parts used. Identify critical spare parts and recommend appropriate stock levels. Liaise with machine suppliers and specialist contractors. Assist with machinery installation, relocation and commissioning .

Maintain high housekeeping and contamination-control standards within the production environment. Requirements Recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate – essential. Matric or equivalent qualification. Minimum 3 years' post-trade Millwright experience within a production or manufacturing environment. Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills. Experience with three-phase motors and industrial electrical systems .

Good working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics . Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings. Able to work independently and make sound decisions during breakdowns. Basic computer literacy and ability to maintain accurate maintenance records. Willing and able to work overtime and provide after-hours breakdown support when required. Working Hours & Remuneration Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 16:00 Candidates must be willing to work overtime, weekends and occasional night shifts in the event of breakdowns or operational requirements.

Salary: Market related – candidates should advise their wage/salary expectation. Payment: Fortnightly.