TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Shift Millwright - Injection Moulding

University of Fort Hare

Job Description

Engineering / Technical / Production / Manufacturing / Motor

South Africa - KwaZulu Natal , eThekwini Central (Durban / Pinetown / Umlazi)

A well-established manufacturing client based in Durban is seeking a qualified Shift Millwright with injection moulding and high-speed production experience.

Requirements
  • Grade 12 / Matric certificate
  • N3 or equivalent technical qualification
  • Trade Tested Millwright
  • Minimum 5 years' post-trade manufacturing experience
  • Injection moulding / plastics manufacturing experience
  • FMCG, packaging, or high-speed production environment exposure
  • Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting, and breakdown experience
  • Experience with PLCs, variable speed drives, servo motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial electronics
  • Mechanical fitting skills
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic drawings
  • Willingness to work shifts and standby duties
Key responsibilities
  • Maintenance and repair of production machinery
  • Breakdown response and troubleshooting
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Machine installations and refurbishments
  • Root cause analysis and machine optimisation
  • Ensure safety and quality compliance

About This Role

Career insights for Millwrights positions

Salary Benchmark
$62,980/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Key Skills for This Role
Equipment Maintenance Installation Troubleshooting Critical Thinking Operations Monitoring
Common Technologies
Autodesk AutoCAD Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook SAP software