Millwright

Job Title: Millwright (Open)

Job Requisition #: 033745

• Ensure all work is conducted in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (85 of 1993) and its regulations.
• Adhere to lock-out, tag-out, try out (LOTOTO), permit-to-work, confined space, and working-at-heights and live electrical work procedures.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents in line with company and statutory requirements.
• Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety audits as required by South African safety legislation.
• Always ensure that the correct Personal Protective Equipment is used as per risk assessments and job standards.
• Perform statutory inspections on all prescribed and indicated equipment and building structures as indicated by the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Immediately inform the maintenance management team if any equipment in the plant is seen to be defective.
• Compliance with company disciplinary, safety, and quality procedures.

• Perform planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance on mechanical and electromechanical equipment, including gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, motors, valves, bearings, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on mechanical and basic electrical systems in accordance with engineering standards and OEM specifications.
• Install, align, and commission machinery and equipment.
• Perform vibration checks, alignment, and condition monitoring tasks where required.
• Perform Break-Down Analysis on all breakdowns exceeding 15 minutes.
• Maintain hand tools and toolbox to ensure the equipment is in good working condition.

• Execute tasks according to the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or maintenance schedules.
• Record all maintenance work, inspections, and parts usage accurately.
• Assist with root cause analysis of recurring breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.

• Work collaboratively with production, engineering, and other maintenance staff to minimise downtime.
• Provide technical support and guidance to apprentices, assistants, or operators where applicable.
• Communicate clearly during shift handovers and maintenance planning meetings.

Greif offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth.

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