Job title : Millwright
Job Location : Free State,
Deadline : October 10, 2025
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Position Summary
With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Millwright to be based in Harrismith Factory.In this role you will be responsible to install, maintain and improve both electrical and mechanical equipment. Ensure efficient, safe operation of machinery by setting and adjusting devices to within allowed tolerances.A day in the life of a Millwright :
Complete the necessary administrative tasks for AMM, SHE, CDM and MDWT.Interact with production, Suppliers and contracting staff.Coaching and mentoring of technical operators and apprentices.Carry out assigned planned maintenance required on plant.Incumbent must be pro-active and have predictive mindset during his / her condition-based maintenance routine checks.In both electrical and mechanical disciplines, install, service, repair and maintain existing and new equipment.Attend to electrical and mechanical faults / breakdowns within the factory.Basic troubleshooting (Problem solving skills) in instrumentation and automation (PLC’s and SCADA systems).Programming and faultfinding on VSD’’s and soft starters.Monitor planned instrument calibration for the production lines.Root cause analysis of repetitive faults; implement corrective measures.Participate or lead ‘Continuous Improvement’ teams (AWG or MWG) to improve equipment reliability and performance.Maintain high quality execution of work and 5S before and after every interventionEnsure vertical machine start-up and availability for production targets to be met.Undertakes to work shift, standby and overtime as per company requirements.Electrical panels must be closed and always locked and kept in a neat and clean condition complete with a set of as built wiring diagrams.Comply to machinery safety standards and follow Nestle’s safe ways of working - Always Adhering to Safe Working Permit procedures (e.g., confined space, working at height, hot work, LOTO etc.).Ensure SAFETY and QUALITY risks are immediately eliminated with no compromise.Correct or request for correction on errors on electrical and mechanical drawings, update accordingly.Alignment of goals to achieve NCE objectives.What will make you successful?
Matric, N6 or Diploma in Electrical Engineering and a Trade testMinimum 2 years’ experience in both Electrical and Mechanical disciplines.Fast learner with an open mindGood problem solving skills and team workSAP knowledgeBasic working knowledge of PLC’s.Preferably have a Certificate of Registration as an ‘Installation Electrician.Servced Apprenticeship and qualified with a Millwright Trade Certificate(Electro-Mechaician)Engineering / Technical jobs