Millwright - Red Seal- Hydraulics

SUMMARY:
Millwright- Hydraulics- Red Seal

POSITION INFO:

Qualified Red Seal Millwright required- Company based in Springs- far East Rand, Gauteng.

Assist with maintenance and improving of existing and future infrastructure.

Fix and maintain production related machinery

Key responsibilities:

The maintenance of hydraulic presses, the rubber mixing mill and forklift – including electrical work and the maintenance of electric elements

The building of jigs and machinery as is required

Recommendations specific to best practices regarding maintenance and machine performance

The caretaking of tools and instruments needed to carry out the duties of maintenance

The building of greater levels of machine reliability within the business as a whole

Maintaining stock levels of critical spares

Key skills:

The ability to work with pressure (such as the type experienced during machine breakdowns etc.)

The ability to work within a team

Welding

General electrician competencies

Extensive knowledge regarding hydraulic presses

Willing and able to follow instructions

Good knowledge of machine tools and components such as radial arm drills, lathes and industrial gearboxes etc.

Knowledge of how to work with Excel, Outlook and competent with a PC in general

Good written and verbal English communication

The ability to think innovatively and solve problems with cost-effective long-lasting solutions.

Able to draw up concise reports for management

Potential initial projects:

The drawing up of a maintenance schedule for each machine in the factory broken down into shift checks and weekly, monthly and yearly checks.

The organising of tool cupboards and the creation of a digital tool registry

The cleaning out of all electrical boxes within the factory

Running through each machine and creating line by line costings specific to what each machine requires for a complete overhaul

The implementation of a “maintenance request” system

Job requirements:

Valid driver’s license

Own transport (specifically important given that from time to time you may be called out at night to assist with a breakdown)

A minimum of 3 years relevant experience

Red seal preferred

Matric