Artisan Millwright – Mechanical Maintenance

About the role

Sandvik Mining is seeking an Artisan Millwright to provide technical support in mechanical maintenance. The role focuses on maintaining and improving machines and equipment to ensure high reliability, availability, cost efficiency and performance in mining and construction environments.

Key responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance operations, including preventive and corrective actions.
• Support planning and preparation of maintenance tasks and monitor outcomes.
• Document maintenance activities, root causes, time spent and improvements.
• Follow standard operating procedures, quality and cleanliness standards, and achieve maintenance targets.
• Communicate operational status and any deviations.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards (5S) on site.

Required profile

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification or equivalent.
• Section 13 or 26D Trade Certificate with proof of apprenticeship.
• Basic computer literacy and English proficiency.
• At least 5 years of relevant mining experience, including mechanised mining.
• Experience in underground or surface mining environments.
• Experience maintaining earth‑moving equipment in mining or construction settings.

Required skills

• Mechanical maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance