Electrician / Millwright

Key Responsibilities

Repairs

• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and carry out repairs efficiently.
• Minimise equipment downtime and prevent further damage through prompt fault rectification.
• Ensure optimal equipment performance by applying relevant technical and engineering standards.
• Complete and close all maintenance job cards upon completion of work.
• Support Production by proactively identifying potential issues and resolving process-related problems.
• Provide reports to the Maintenance Supervisor on repairs, production support, and downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Maintenance

• Conduct first-off inspections and daily equipment checks on process changes.
• Perform predictive, preventative, and planned maintenance inspections.
• Diagnose equipment issues and carry out required maintenance work.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with Supervisors and Production teams.
• Ensure availability of parts required for maintenance activities.
• Report unusual equipment conditions to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Training

• Assist with the training and development of Apprentices.
• Prepare training equipment and machines for practical learning.
• Support corrective maintenance training initiatives.

Compliance

• Operate according to company controls, procedures, and safety standards.
• Identify and report risks or areas of concern to management.
• Promote compliance with all applicable regulations and operational procedures.
• Support the prevention of wasteful and irregular expenditure.

Cost Control

• Support the effective and responsible use of company resources.
• Monitor expenditure and assist in reducing unnecessary costs.
• Report budget deviations to management where required.

Customer Service

• Maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers.
• Deliver high-quality service and support.
• Identify and resolve problems professionally and with integrity.
• Minimise rework, discrepancies, and service-related issues.

Job Specifications

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)
• Trade Test: Electrician or Millwright (NQF 5)

Experience

• Up to 3 years’ technical and electrical maintenance experience as an Electrician in a manufacturing environment.

Technical Competencies

• Basic computer literacy (MS Office, SAP, ERP systems, and related software)
• Knowledge of maintenance practices, methodologies, SOPs, and technical standards
• Understanding of housekeeping and safety principles