- Durban Western Suburbs
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Engineering Manufacturing
- Reference: 2238983
Vacancy Details
Employer: BIG BUILD
- Maintenance and repair of plant machinery and equipment.
- Accept the responsibility of being the legally appointed GMR 2.1 representative for the site.
- Improve production efficiency through maintenance activities.
- Initiate and execute routine preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance tasks, general repairs and plans.
- Work with the factory manager to effectively manage site maintenance, maintenance planning as well as continuous improvement projects.
- Responsible for all mechanical and electrical repairs to equipment and machinery with the assistance of subordinates.
- Responsible for keeping records of all maintenance activities.
- Implement effective housekeeping and safety policies and practices
- Perform stand-by duties when required
Role Overview
The company seeks a qualified Millwright to maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems and equipment, ensuring reliable plant availability.
Key Responsibilities
Candidate Requirements
- Qualifications:
- Minimum N5 Level AND Certified Millwright (Red Seal) with Trade Test qualification.
- Additional Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification would be highly advantageous.
- Additional qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety will be advantageous.
- Experience:
- 5+ years in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment, ideally with supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience in machinery maintenance, both electrically and mechanically.
- GMR 2.1 representative experience would be advantageous.
- Experience in plastic manufacturing (extrusion and injection moulding) would be advantageous
- Proficiency or qualifications with fitting and turning would be advantageous.
- Ability to interpret (and ideally create) electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Strong technical expertise in machinery operation and repairs with strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Self-motivated with strong communication and leadership skills.
- High attention to detail and organizational/admin skills.
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft office.
- Willing to work irregular hours, including some weekends, stand-by and callouts when required
- Knowledge of the following would be advantageous:
- Plastic material processing equipment such as extruders, injection moulders, mixers, granulators, pulverisers as well as chillers, air compressors, various 380V/400V equipment.
- VSD’s, PLC's, HMI’s, AC/DC Motors and various electrical component fault finding and installation.
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Water/Vacuum Pump/Mechanical seal and motor maintenance (bearing and changes etc)
Candidate Requirements
· Skills:
PLEASE NOTE – IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A REQUEST FOR INTERVIEW OR RESPONSE FROM YOUR APPLICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL. THE COMPANY RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO GRANT AN INTERVIEW.
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