Millwright – FMCG Manufacturing

About the role

The company is seeking an experienced Millwright to maintain and optimise machinery in a fast‑moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturing environment. The role involves hands‑on fault finding, alignment, installation and preventive maintenance of plant equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical breakdowns, replace defective parts and adjust clearances.
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, micrometers and plumb bobs.
• Connect power units or steam piping, test mechanical operation and lubricate equipment.
• Assemble, install and bolt machinery to foundations, drill and mount holes as required.
• Monitor plant performance to minimise unplanned downtime and report breakdowns to the Maintenance Manager.
• Respond to overtime call‑outs and ensure compliance with OHS policies.

Required profile

• Grade 12 with a Red Seal Millwright certification.
• 4‑6 years post‑apprenticeship experience, preferably in the feed or FMCG sector.
• Supervisory or team‑lead experience is advantageous.
• Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans, with a valid driver’s licence and reliable transport.

Required skills

• Red Seal Millwright qualification.
• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, SCADA and automation systems.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, measuring instruments and machine alignment techniques.