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A hands-on maintenance technician role in Gauteng is open to a qualified millwright who can keep manufacturing equipment and facilities running safely and efficiently. The work covers planned maintenance, fault-finding and support for production machinery.
About the company and the work
The role is advertised by Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd. for a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will maintain equipment and facilities, carry out preventative and corrective maintenance, and help ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently, including work on fruit preparation machinery.
Role details and duties
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on equipment and facilities.
- Perform lubrication, inspections, equipment start-ups and routine maintenance checks.
- Change formats on fruit preparation machinery, including cutting, filtering and screening equipment.
- Identify and report equipment faults, breakdowns and potential safety risks.
- Complete maintenance job cards and ensure maintenance activities and machinery changes are properly recorded.
- Monitor external contractors performing maintenance and repair work.
- Maintain workshop tools, equipment and general housekeeping standards.
- Inspect lifting equipment, monitor battery levels, and assist with maintenance stock control, stocktakes and reporting of spare parts usage.
- Record daily water, gas and energy consumption.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in line with food safety and environmental requirements.
- Follow all health and safety procedures, wear required PPE, and participate in standby duties according to the shift schedule.
Requirements
- Minimum N6 qualification as a Millwright.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Good working knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Good command of English.
Advantageous qualifications include a Wireman’s Licence, forklift licence, Working at Heights training, and Boiler Technician training or experience. Working hours are Monday to Friday on two rotating shifts, with flexibility for weekend overtime and callouts when required.
Where to find and apply safely
This opportunity is listed on CareerJunction, and the Apply button on this page links to the original CareerJunction advert. Apply only through that original listing, and confirm the employer and reference details there before sharing personal information.
Practical tips
- Highlight millwright work on production machinery and planned maintenance programmes.
- Show how you diagnosed faults and prevented repeat breakdowns.
- Mention safety, food hygiene and record-keeping experience.
- Be ready to discuss shift work, standby and weekend callouts.
How the process works
Use the Apply button to reach the original CareerJunction listing, where you can review the full advert and follow the application instructions given there. Keep the reference number, CPT003741, for your records. Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted, as stated in the original advert.
Important information
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