Millwright / Maintenance Technician

About the role

Nutreco is looking for an experienced Millwright / Maintenance Technician to join its manufacturing operation in South Africa. The role owns the reliability and performance of critical plant equipment, using mechanical and electrical expertise to keep the operation running safely and efficiently, solve problems at their source and work closely with production and other teams to minimise downtime.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain plant equipment to the required standards and respond to production needs and equipment failures.
• Assemble, install and test machinery to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and identify potential equipment failures before breakdowns.
• Investigate root causes of major breakdowns and support corrective actions.
• Identify critical spare parts and help ensure their availability to minimise downtime.
• Report potential asset-care problems during inspections and support the layout and placement of equipment in the plant.
• Develop training material and support operators in using equipment safely and efficiently.
• Work in full compliance with safety requirements, including LOTOTO, work permits and contractor supervision.
• Use equipment such as forklifts where required to move mechanical components.
• Participate in shift work, standby, overtime and call-outs when operationally required.

Required profile

• Matric or equivalent / N3.
• A recognised Trade Test as a Millwright.
• At least 5 years' relevant experience as a Millwright in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Good English communication skills; knowledge of a South African local language is advantageous.
• Strong commitment to working safely, willingness to work shifts, standby, overtime and call-outs, and ability to analyse problems and find practical solutions.

Required skills

• Experience working with PLCs and AC drives.
• Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

What we offer

• A full-time position.
• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.
• Annual leave in line with company policy.
• Responsibility for your own area of expertise and opportunities to learn and develop.