Millwright
Defy Appliances
Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Posted 05 March 2026 - Closing Date 19 March 2026

Job Details

Job Description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Trade Tested Millwright Artisan with proven experience in maintenance of manufacturing equipment and supporting operations. (Refrigeration, FMCG, Plastics, Metal pressing, paint process)
  • Have Matric with Mathematics, Physical Sciences or N3 in the relevant electro-mechanical technical field,
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in working with machinery and equipment.
  • PLC, automated and robotic systems/ equipment experience is beneficial.
  • Must be able to read and understand electrical drawings and use for troubleshooting.
  • Have a good grasp and well able to work on and troubleshoot electrical power transmission and machine control systems, single phase, 3 phase systems and DC systems.
  • Have good mechanical aptitude and experience of operations and maintenance of machinery in automated processes.
  • Able to troubleshoot control systems, setup and replace ac motor drives.
  • Working experience on operation and maintenance of hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems and geared drive systems.
  • Be hands-on and able to work in a pressurized environment.
  • Have good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and able to use own initiative, excellent temperament, and problem-solving attitude.
  • Be self-motivated and a team player.
  • Work shifts on weekly rotational basis to cover 24 hours per day.
  • Have good communication skills
  • Required to have your own full set of mechanical and electrical tools and electrical test meters.

 

 

 

 

 

REPORTING

  • Maintenance Specialist

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Report of all work and activities to the Maintenance Superintendent.
  • Complete daily job cards and reports timeously.
  • Responsible for effective operation of all machinery and equipment at the factory.
  • Responsible to complete jobs timeously under minimal supervision.
  • Repair breakdowns on mechanical and electrical equipment to reduce production stoppage time.
  • Work on and troubleshoot electrical power transmission systems, single phase, 3 phase systems, and DC motors and systems.
  • Perform planned and preventative maintenance work.
  • Create a working list of spare parts and other requirements and make requisitions from the maintenance superintendent.
  • Daily handovers and feedback recording in logbooks.
  • Perform all TPM related activities as delegated and required.
  • Ensure safety compliance, compliance to company policies and related instructions.
  • Safe operation and use of lifting equipment, cranes and forklifts.