Millwright
Defy Appliances
Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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.