Millwright

at  Eskort Pty Ltd

KwaZulu Natal, Estcourt
Eskort is looking for an experienced Millwright with a keen interest in the millwright trade to join the Maintenance team.
The position is based in Heidelberg (Gauteng) and Estcourt (Kwa-Zulu Natal) and reports to the Maintenance Foreman.

The purpose of the role is for the incumbent to install and repair production machinery using specialized tools such as welders, hydraulics bolters, and align and replace machine individual parts.

• Ensure the leanest operation
• Installing and disassembling machinery
• Repairing and replacing defective machine parts.
• Reading and implementing instruction on assembling machinery.
• Communicating with supervisors and machine operators regarding the status of different machinery.
• Ensuring machines work properly.
• Move equipment and machinery as needed throughout your shift either manually or with the proper and safe use of equipment.
• Package and categorize machine parts after taking them apart with accuracy and according to the company’s standards and specific project requirements.
• Clean up at the end of shift to make sure your job site remains well-organized and free of unnecessary clutter.
• Ensure all maintenance job are completed in a manner that’s safe and according to the latest workplace safety regulations, laws and requirements.
• Troubleshoot equipment to establish problems and find solutions.
• Assisting with emergency response and evacuations.

Qualification

• Trade tested Millwright

Knowledge and Skills

• 3-5 years experience as a Millwright
• Experience in CNMMS
• General milling and turning experience
• Knowledge of boilers and air compressors
• Basic welding pneumatics and hydraulics
• Knowledge of meat processing equipment will be an advantage
• Ability to work unsupervised
• In-depth mechanical skills
• Trouble shooting and problem- solving skills
• Analytical skills

Please note that if you had not received any response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
For more information please contact:
Olga Rikhoth

• Ensure the leanest operation
• Installing and disassembling machinery
• Repairing and replacing defective machine parts.
• Reading and implementing instruction on assembling machinery.
• Communicating with supervisors and machine operators regarding the status of different machinery.
• Ensuring machines work properly.
• Move equipment and machinery as needed throughout your shift either manually or with the proper and safe use of equipment.
• Package and categorize machine parts after taking them apart with accuracy and according to the company’s standards and specific project requirements.
• Clean up at the end of shift to make sure your job site remains well-organized and free of unnecessary clutter.
• Ensure all maintenance job are completed in a manner that’s safe and according to the latest workplace safety regulations, laws and requirements.
• Troubleshoot equipment to establish problems and find solutions.
• Assisting with emergency response and evacuations