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Maintenance Technician; Millwright Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Merand Recruitment
Position: Maintenance Technician (Millwright)
Our client is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and optimise production, packaging, refrigeration, and plant utility equipment. The successful candidate will perform preventative maintenance, attend to breakdowns, conduct fault-finding, and support continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and is based in Firgrove.
Key Accountabilities:
- Production Equipment Reliability
- Preventative Maintenance Execution
- Utilities and Infrastructure Support
- Maintenance Systems and Stores Control
- Health, Safety and Food Compliance
Indicators of Effectiveness:
- Overall equipment effectiveness
- Attend to all breakdowns as well as minor maintenance in the targeted turnaround period
- Maintenance costs versus budget
- Maintenance schedule attainment
Minimum Requirements:
- Trade-tested Millwright
- 3–5 years maintenance experience in preferably a FMCG / food processing /packaging environment
- Experience working with automated production equipment
- Strong fault-finding ability across mechanical and electrical systems
Experience working with:
- 3-phase motors
- Variable speed drives
- Pneumatic systems
- Industrial sensors
- Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and machine schematics
- Must be able to work rotational shifts and weekends
- Self-starter
- Analytical and problem solver
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*
Title: Maintenance Technician; Millwright
Company: Merand Recruitment
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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