Millwright Electro Mechanical

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  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Millwright Electrician (Robotics & Plant Maintenance)DURBANJob Purpose:
Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, repairs, and commissioning of plant equipment and robotics safely and efficiently.Minimum Requirements:
  • Grade 12 (Mathematics & Science)
  • Section 13 Red Seal Millwright Trade Test
  • N4 Electro-Mechanical Certificate
  • 5+ years experience in heavy industry
  • PLC (Siemens) (ABB, Yaskawa Robots)
Key Responsibilities:Scheduled & Preventative Maintenance
  • Receive, plan, and execute maintenance tasks before expiry
  • Inspect tooling; determine spares/consumables
  • Generate job requisitions; transport tools and spares
  • Isolate and secure equipment, complete LOTO and permits
  • Conduct preventive maintenance and changeovers
  • Record all scheduled maintenance, ensure workshop housekeeping
  • Prepare for plant start-ups and track daily hours (target utilization ?75%)
Breakdown & Repairs
  • Attend and resolve mechanical/electrical breakdowns
  • Escalate unresolved issues; keep responsible persons updated
  • Log all breakdowns and repairs in maintenance system
Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance
  • Perform routine alignment, diagnosis, repairs, and commissioning
  • Operate basic machining and welding equipment
  • Maintain mechanical systems (drives, bearings, seals, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, etc.)
  • Electrical work: design/install circuits, wire ways, fault tracing (LV/three-phase systems)
  • Install/commission electrical equipment and motors
  • Inspect/test installations and maintain distribution panels, lighting, UPS, drives, and more
  • Troubleshoot PLCs (Siemens) and robots (ABB, Yaskawa); basic ABB programming
Fabrication & Instrumentation
  • Fabricate, weld, and assemble using various methods
  • Maintain and install instruments (flow, pressure, temperature)
  • Perform basic electronic assembly and soldering
Post Maintenance & Material Handling
  • Test and commission equipment before handover
  • Complete maintenance documentation
  • Clean work areas; communicate completion and any further issues
  • Operate cranes, hoists, and forklifts; sling loads
Project Work & Continuous Improvement
  • Support engineering project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and team supervision
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and report maintenance activities

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