About the position
Our Client is looking for a Millwright to join their team.
Location: Atlantis Cape Town
About the Position
- Are you a skilled, motivated and experienced Millwright with a passion for industrial machinery, maintenance and problem-solving?
- We are looking for a qualified and experienced Millwright to join our manufacturing team within the leather manufacturing industry.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, installing and improving mechanical and electrical equipment used in our leather manufacturing and production processes. This role is essential in ensuring that production machinery operates safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime.
- We are looking for someone who is hands-on, technically strong, proactive and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Minimum Requirements
- Qualified Millwright with a recognised trade test certificate.
- Minimum 3–5 years' relevant experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment (advantageous).
- Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance experience.
- Experience working with industrial machinery, production equipment and automated systems.
- Good knowledge of electrical systems, motors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings and conveyor systems.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams and technical manuals.
- Knowledge of PLC systems, sensors, control panels and basic automation (advantageous).
- Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Knowledge of preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance.
- Understanding of industrial health and safety standards.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Good communication, planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to work shifts, overtime and respond to machinery breakdowns when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance
- Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on production machinery.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical breakdowns.
- Maintain and repair motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains and conveyor systems.
- Inspect and maintain electrical panels, wiring, switches, sensors and control systems.
- Carry out equipment installations, modifications and upgrades.
- Ensure all machinery is maintained according to manufacturer specifications.
- Leather Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance
- Maintain and repair machinery used in leather processing and manufacturing.
- Conduct maintenance on leather splitting, shaving, buffing and finishing machinery.
- Maintain and troubleshoot leather cutting, embossing, pressing and drying equipment.
- Inspect and maintain conveyor systems, rollers, hydraulic presses and industrial fans.
- Ensure machinery used in leather treatment, finishing and production operates efficiently.
- Identify potential mechanical and electrical problems that could affect product quality or production output.
- Preventative and Corrective Maintenance
- Implement and carry out scheduled preventative maintenance programmes.
- Conduct regular machinery inspections to identify potential failures.
- Attend to urgent machinery breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
- Identify recurring equipment problems and recommend long-term solutions.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, service reports and breakdown reports.
- Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements.
- Health, Safety and Compliance
- Follow all company health and safety policies, procedures and regulations.
- Ensure machinery is operated and maintained in a safe condition.
- Apply lockout and tagout procedures before performing maintenance.
- Ensure machine guards and safety devices are correctly installed and functional.
- Identify and report unsafe working conditions and potential hazards.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe maintenance workshop.
- Ensure all maintenance work complies with applicable South African occupational health and safety requirements.
- Production and Operational Support
- Work closely with production supervisors and operators to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.
- Respond promptly to production-related maintenance requests.
- Assist with machinery installations, commissioning and production line changes.
- Provide technical support and guidance to machine operators.
- Recommend equipment improvements to increase productivity and reduce downtime.
- Assist with identifying opportunities to improve machinery reliability and operational efficiency.
Skills and Competencies
- The ideal candidate must demonstrate:
- Excellent mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities.
- Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy.
- A proactive approach to identifying and preventing equipment failures.
- Ability to prioritise maintenance tasks effectively.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- High levels of responsibility, reliability and accountability.
- Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
Advantageous Experience
- Previous experience in the leather manufacturing industry.
- Experience with leather processing and finishing machinery.
- Knowledge of industrial automation and PLC troubleshooting.
- Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic machinery.
- Experience in a high-volume manufacturing or production environment.
- Knowledge of maintenance management systems and maintenance planning.
Personal Attributes
- Hardworking, reliable and self-motivated.
- Hands-on and willing to get involved in daily maintenance activities.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Flexible and willing to assist when production demands require it.
- Safety-conscious and quality-driven.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of workmanship.
Desired Skills:
- Millwright
- Maintenance Technician
- Electro-Mechanical Technician
