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Millwright
Job Location:
Job Location:
Polokwane - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
9 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Are you a qualified Millwright who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and ensuring that production environments operate at their best
Join a well-established food manufacturing organisation operating within an integrated food value chain environment with large-scale processing production cold chain and distribution operations.
As a Millwright you will be responsible for maintaining troubleshooting and improving electrical and mechanical plant equipment within a high-capacity manufacturing facility. This role requires a hands-on technical professional who can work independently respond effectively to breakdowns and contribute to preventative maintenance initiatives.
As a Millwright you will be responsible for maintaining troubleshooting and improving electrical and mechanical plant equipment within a high-capacity manufacturing facility. This role requires a hands-on technical professional who can work independently respond effectively to breakdowns and contribute to preventative maintenance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Diagnose and repair equipment faults to minimise production downtime.
- Perform fault finding on automated systems machinery and production equipment.
- Install maintain and commission industrial equipment.
- Assist with continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
- Conduct inspections and identify potential equipment failures before breakdowns occur.
- Ensure compliance with health safety and operational standards.
- Support the maintenance team in achieving plant reliability targets.
Minimum Requirements:
- Qualified Millwright (Red Seal).
- Relevant technical qualification and trade test certification.
- Proven experience within a manufacturing FMCG food processing or industrial environment.
- Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding capabilities.
- Experience working with production machinery and industrial equipment.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong commitment to safety quality and operational excellence.
Salary:
- The salary is open for discussion and will be market related in line with your qualifications skills and experience.
