Millwright

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Senior level
Professional Services • Energy • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Maintain and repair electrical and mechanical plant machinery across foundry, machine shop, and rubber plant. Troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventative maintenance, implement basic PLC programming and automation, interpret engineering drawings, set up maintenance schedules, complete CMMS job cards, mentor apprentices, and ensure compliance with safety and electrical standards.
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Job Title: Millwright

Weir Minerals

Isando

Onsite

Purpose of Role:

The position is responsible for the Electrical (Light and Heavy current) and Mechanical repair and maintenance off all machinery and equipment on the Weir Isando site. This include but is not limited to Foundry, Machine shop and Rubber plant.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety First:

Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviour's in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Production:

Repairs and maintenance to all plant and machinery within the facility confines.

Attending to breakdowns on the plant. Assist other maintenance artisans with complex fault finding.

Ensure that all scheduled preventative maintenance is adhered to.

Daily inspections of allocated machines as per Maintenance plan.

Basic PLC programming and automation of machines and systems in factories

Automate and improve efficiency of machinery, plant and production lines using sound industrial automation knowledge and experience.

Feedback by completing job cards on Computerized maintenance management system

Working shifts from time to time if needed and attending to all plant breakdowns

Working overtime and standby duties

Ensure all changes and repairs are mechanically and electrically designed properly and in accordance with SANS 10142 and relevant standards

Setup new schedules for new & existing equipment in the plant (machinery and equipment)

Drawings:

The ability to understand and interpret all engineering machine drawings in the execution of maintenance duties

Be able to compile and draw any relevant sketches or designs necessary regarding maintenance functions

Teamwork:

Work together in a team of artisans, foreman, planner, Production personnel, etc

Assist and Mentor apprentices

Open to give and receive regular feedback on individual and team performance

Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

  • Qualified Artisan: Millwright with minimum 5 years’ experience. (Required)

  • N3 Electrical/Mechanical (Required)

  • N6/Diploma (Desired)

  • PLC basics training (Required)

  • Forklift and Working at Heights (Required)

  • Confined spaces (Required)

  • Medium Voltage Switching (Required)

  • Boiler Operator (Required)

  • Knowledge and experience with variable speed drives (Required)

  • Knowledge and experience on level sensors, flow sensors, pressure sensors, temperature sensors.

  • Good knowledge of machine safety devices.

  • Foundry Machinery Experience (Required)

  • Good experience of CNC and conventional machines, cranes forklifts, pneumatic, steam and hydraulic installations 

  • Computer knowledge (SAP, Microsoft Office)

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Compensation: (Where compensation on the job posting is required)

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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Skills Required

  • Qualified Artisan: Millwright with minimum 5 years' experience
  • N3 Electrical/Mechanical
  • N6/Diploma
  • PLC basics training
  • Forklift certification
  • Working at Heights
  • Confined spaces certification
  • Medium Voltage Switching
  • Boiler Operator
  • Knowledge and experience with variable speed drives
  • Knowledge and experience on level, flow, pressure, and temperature sensors
  • Good knowledge of machine safety devices
  • Foundry machinery experience
  • Experience with CNC and conventional machines, cranes, forklifts, pneumatic, steam and hydraulic installations
  • Computer knowledge (SAP, Microsoft Office)
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The Company
HQ: Glasgow
12,060 Employees
Year Founded: 1871

What We Do

The Weir Group is a Scottish multinational engineering company that creates innovative solutions for minerals, mining technology, and industrial markets, aiming to make operations smarter, more efficient, and sustainable.

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