Millwright Electrician (Robotics & Plant Maintenance)
DURBAN
Job Purpose
Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, repairs, and commissioning of plant equipment and robotics safely and efficiently.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Mathematics & Science)
- Section 13 Red Seal Millwright Trade Test
- N4 Electro-Mechanical Certificate
- 5+ years experience in heavy industry
- PLC (Siemens) (ABB, Yaskawa Robots)
Key Responsibilities
Scheduled & Preventative Maintenance
Receive, plan, and execute maintenance tasks before expiryInspect tooling; determine spares / consumablesGenerate job requisitions; transport tools and sparesIsolate and secure equipment, complete LOTO and permitsConduct preventive maintenance and changeoversRecord all scheduled maintenance, ensure workshop housekeepingPrepare for plant start-ups and track daily hours (target utilization 75%)Breakdown & Repairs
Attend and resolve mechanical / electrical breakdownsEscalate unresolved issues; keep responsible persons updatedLog all breakdowns and repairs in maintenance systemMechanical & Electrical Maintenance
Perform routine alignment, diagnosis, repairs, and commissioningOperate basic machining and welding equipmentMaintain mechanical systems (drives, bearings, seals, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, etc.)Electrical work : design / install circuits, wire ways, fault tracing (LV / three-phase systems)Install / commission electrical equipment and motorsInspect / test installations and maintain distribution panels, lighting, UPS, drives, and moreTroubleshoot PLCs (Siemens) and robots (ABB, Yaskawa); basic ABB programmingFabrication & Instrumentation
Fabricate, weld, and assemble using various methodsMaintain and install instruments (flow, pressure, temperature)Perform basic electronic assembly and solderingPost Maintenance & Material Handling
Test and commission equipment before handoverComplete maintenance documentationClean work areas; communicate completion and any further issuesOperate cranes, hoists, and forklifts; sling loadsProject Work & Continuous Improvement
Support engineering project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and team supervisionParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives and report maintenance activities#J-18808-Ljbffr