Millwright
Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
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Job Summary
A qualified Millwright is required to support the safe reliable and efficient operation of mechanical and electrical equipment used in mining and drilling operations. The role combines installation preventative and corrective maintenance fault diagnosis breakdown response and equipment optimisation in both workshop and site environments.
Install and assemble machinery and equipment in line with engineering drawings OEM requirements and technical specifications.
Perform preventative corrective and condition-based maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults on complex machinery including hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Maintain drilling equipment to improve availability reliability and operational readiness.
Respond to breakdowns support root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to reduce recurring downtime.
Conduct inspections testing and post-repair verification before returning equipment to service.
Read and interpret technical drawings schematics fault codes and OEM manuals.
Manage critical spares requirements and accurately record faults maintenance actions and repairs.
Carry out all work in line with safety quality and legal requirements.
Trade Test Certificate: Millwright (Red Seal / recognised equivalent).
N3 Engineering Studies Certificate or higher in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
Grade 12 or equivalent.
Minimum 3-5 years experience as a qualified Millwright in mining drilling heavy engineering or a similar industrial environment.
Demonstrated fault-finding experience across mechanical and electrical systems.
Experience with breakdown response planned maintenance and equipment installation.
Valid driver licence and ability to meet site medical requirements.
Exposure to drill rigs and specialist drilling equipment.
Understanding of RC / percussion drilling or similar drilling systems.
Working at Heights / Fall Protection certification.
Lock-Out / Tag-Out (LOTO) training.
Competent A & B for underground environments where applicable.
Strong technical problem solving and fault-finding ability.
Reliable safety-conscious and able to work under pressure.
Accurate documentation and good communication with maintenance and operational teams.
Required Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED PROFILE Trade qualification in Instrumentation / Instrument Mechanician Electrical or closely related discipline; or N4N6 National Diploma or equivalent technical qualification in Instrumentation Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Automation or Control Systems. Additional PLC automation calibration electrical OEM or mining-safety training will be advantageous. ADVANTAGEOUS Experience on drilling rigs raise-bore equipment underground mining machinery or other specialist mining equipment. Knowledge of SANY mining / drilling equipment SANY electrical or control systems or previous SANY diagnostic / maintenance exposure. Experience with other heavy-equipment OEM diagnostic systems will also be highly relevant. PLC troubleshooting and basic programming exposure (e.g. Siemens Allen-Bradley or comparable industrial platforms). HMI telemetry remote monitoring SCADA or equipment data-acquisition exposure. Experience with CAN-based machine communications or similar equipment networks. Instrumentation calibration and documented test / verification processes. Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing equipment commissioning or field-service activities. KEY COMPETENCIES Strong diagnostic thinking and structured fault-finding approach. High attention to detail when working with signals wiring calibration and safety interlocks. Ability to work effectively with mechanical electrical engineering and operational teams. Calm and practical response to equipment breakdowns and production-critical faults. Commitment to safe work equipment reliability and quality technical documentation. Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to supervisors engineers OEM support and operations.
