• Compile and update electrical & mechanical equipment registers to maintain safety compliance.
• Ensure that machinery in the plant are maintained, correctly set and free of safety hazards.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical & mechanical control.
• Carry out running repairs on plant equipment as required.
• Conduct routine maintenance inspections and apply proactive preventative maintenance principles.
• Carry out maintenance tasks to maximize plant availability and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Provide technical support to machine operators and production teams.
• Maximize performance of all electrical & mechanical equipment to meet plant targets.
• Apply knowledge of instrumentation and pneumatics where required.

• Ensure the reliability, availability, and full capacity utilization of machinery by performing both planned and preventative maintenance to enhance operational efficiency.
• Execute electrical and mechanical maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting to keep equipment in optimal working condition and ensure continuous, efficient performance.
• Perform routine inspections, lubrication, and adjustments to prevent breakdowns and diagnose mechanical issues with motors, belts, bucket elevators ,screw conveyors , chain conveyors and other components.
• Fault find electrical machinery to improve performance, safety, and operational efficiency, while troubleshooting and resolving issues with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems as needed.
• Overhaul spare or outdated machinery to ensure quick availability during breakdowns and reduce plant downtime.
• Install, align, and assemble machinery and equipment, ensuring proper setup and functionality for production needs.
• Follow a preventive maintenance schedule to ensure all equipment runs at optimal performance and adhere to best engineering practices and company procedures to minimize downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximize plant efficiency and recommend performance improvements to reduce downtime.
• Comply with company health and safety rules and the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and replacements, and provide detailed reports on machinery conditions.
• Standby duties
• Guides, trains and coordinates the functions of the artisan assistant.
• Performs various types of welding and fitting repairs in the factory

• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and blueprints.
• Technical expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering
• Installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical control, wiring and lighting systems.
• Instrumentation and pneumatic experience.
• Effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Team player within a multi-functional environment.
• Proactive and driven by sustainable solutions.
• Solid logical/diagnostic approach to troubleshooting.
• Good knowledge of electrical controls, including variable speed drives and motors.

• Effective communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Continuous learning
• Team player within multi-functional team.
• Call out and standby responsibilities, including overtime work as required
• Pro-active and driven by sustainable solutions.
• Strong logical/diagnostic approach to troubleshooting

• Matric (or equivalent).
• N3 Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering.
• Millwright Trade Test certification.
• 3+ years of experience as a Millwright in a similar role, preferably in manufacturing.

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