BIG BUILD Recent Available Job Opportunity – Apply Now!

Posted on :

3 Dec, 2024

Category :

Engineering Jobs in South Africa

Big Build are manufacturers of PVC products, able to provide our customers with quality products from an ISO 9001:2015 rated factory.

 

 

 

 

Job Title: Millwright
Location: Durban Western Suburbs
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering, Manufacturing
Reference: 2238983

 

Vacancy Details

 

Role Overview

The company seeks a qualified Millwright to maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems and equipment, ensuring reliable plant availability.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

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.

    Skills:

  • 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)

 

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Application Deadline: December 31 2024

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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