Operations

Millwright

Profile Personnel·Eastern Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
OperationsFull TimeContract
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Job Description

  • We are recruiting for an experienced and suitably qualified Millwright to join a manufacturing and production environment in the Eastern Cape.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that production plant and ancillary equipment operates safely, reliably and efficiently through effective mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repairs.

Minimum Requirements

  • Matric / NTC 3.
  • Completed Millwright Trade Test - Red Seal preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years' post-trade experience in an industrial manufacturing or production environment.
  • Proven mechanical and electrical fault-finding experience on production machinery and associated control systems.
  • Strong experience in the servicing, repair and installation of:
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
  • Conveyors
  • Gearboxes
  • Belt and chain drives
  • Strong electrical and instrumentation experience, including:
  • Electric motors
  • Motor Control Centres (MCCs)
  • Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
  • Control equipment
  • Medically fit and sober habits.
  • Code EB driver's licence with own transport.
  • Willingness to work irregular hours, perform standby duties and work overtime, including weekends when required.

Advantageous:

  • PLC experience.
  • Welding experience.
  • Previous experience within a sawmilling environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform effective mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repairs on plant and ancillary equipment.
  • Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics and repairs on production machinery, control systems, electric motors, MCCs, VSDs and instrumentation to minimise downtime.
  • Install and commission new plant and machinery.
  • Accurately record all maintenance and repair work performed.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of mechanical and electrical plant and ancillary equipment on site.
  • Maintain high housekeeping standards and ensure compliance with all applicable safety requirements.
  • Perform standby duties and overtime as required.
  • Requisition spares and materials when required.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of planned maintenance programmes.

What We're Looking For

  • We are looking for a technically strong and hands-on Millwright who can confidently troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults, work independently and contribute to keeping production equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Key skills

MatricNational Certificate (NCV)
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At a glance

Company

Profile Personnel

Location

Eastern Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 28, 2026

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