Shift Millwright- Maintenance
What you will enjoy doing
- Maintain allocated sections of the plant to ensure high equipment availability and good housekeeping.
- Perform plant‑wide maintenance activities during shifts, breakdowns, shutdowns, and planned interventions.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Manage spares usage, scope work, execute tasks, and complete maintenance reporting.
- Lead and supervise contractors when required.
- Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and corrective repairs.
- Use systematic troubleshooting and fault‑finding techniques; develop troubleshooting guides where required.
- Consult equipment manuals and ensure machinery is maintained according to prescribed procedures.
- Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation drawings and P&IDs.
- Basic understanding of PLC control and electrical wiring.
- Knowledge of VSDs, DOL and Star/Delta control systems.
- Basic understanding of industrial networking protocols (ProfNet, Profibus).
- Strong instrumentation knowledge (flow, pressure, level, and temperature sensors).
- Understanding of PID control and its applications.
- Work closely with production to minimise downtime and improve plant performance.
- Document all maintenance work and maintain accurate records.
- Perform mechanical installations, equipment changes, and repairs (bearings, seals, motors, pumps, gearboxes, valves, drives, screws, etc.).
- Carry out overhauls and repair work as needed.
- Conduct basic fabrication and rigging tasks.
- Willingness to work overtime, when necessary, standby if required, and weekend work due to 24/7 shift operations.
What makes you great
- Strong knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Ability to diagnose electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical faults accurately and efficiently.
- Understanding of production performance metrics, 5S principles, and Health & Safety practices
- Millwright Trade Certificate or Electrical & Mechanical Trade Certificate (Essential).
- Full N3 Engineering Certificate or higher.
- At least 5 years post‑apprenticeship experience.
- Industrial manufacturing experience is essential (Plastic is Advantageous).
- Valid Code 08 (Code B) driver's licence & own transport.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
What you can expect working with us
- A modern and family work environment
- Integration in a dynamic team where new ideas and improvement suggestions are welcome
- Challenging tasks with a high degree of self-responsibility
- Individual performance will be remunerated and further development supported
Closing date: 30 December 2025
Kontakt
ALPLA RECYCLING SA (PTY) LTD
mr Sboniso Nkosi, Human Resources
Erf 1619, North Point
4420 Ballito