Millwright

RPO's client is looking for a Millwright to join their team. The purpose of the position is to install and maintain machinery to ensure maximum uptime. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Normal and preventative maintenance of hydraulic systems (presses, formers, pultrusion, and injection moulding).
• Normal and preventative maintenance of electrical systems (distribution panels, control panels, heating and cooling systems, and electrical circuitry).
• Normal and preventative maintenance of mechanical equipment (gearboxes, pumps, chain drives, couplings, and alignment).
• Fault finding and breakdown/emergency repairs (electrical and mechanical).
• Basic welding and boilermaking.
• Technical assistance to production and maintenance teams.
• Participation in continuous improvement.
• Implementation of planned maintenance and countermeasures.
• Assistance with machine changeover and start-ups when required.

• Trade tested certificate as a qualified Millwright
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• In-depth knowledge of PLC and PLC programming on Delta and Mitsubishi systems
• Sound knowledge of mechanical equipment, electrical panels, and PLCs
• Fault-finding determination skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Ability to read drawings
• Communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a team or independently
• Ability to work under pressure
• Prepared to work overtime and standby whenever required
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems
• Basic welding and boilermaking
• Minimum 5 years’ applicable experience as a qualified Millwright
• PLC and VSD experience will be advantageous
• Induction furnace experience will be advantageous

Benefits:

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Llizelle Jansen at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected]