Millwright (Production Plant)

The plastics injection moulding factory in Ballito needs an artisan who can fix a breakdown fast and machine a part when needed. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The site is in Ballito; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Build and repair press tools, jigs and moulds
• Replace bearings, seals and couplings on pumps, gearboxes and motors
• Follow the lockout procedure before any work on machinery
• Machine shafts, bushes and keyways on a lathe and milling machine
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems on production lines

• Own basic hand tools, or willing to build up a set
• At least 2 years as a qualified artisan in a factory or workshop
• Trade test as Fitter and Turner, Fitter, Millwright or Toolmaker
• You read engineering drawings and measure with micrometers and verniers
• N2 or N3 engineering subjects

• Hydraulic and pneumatic courses
• Food safety awareness for food and drink plants

• Shift and standby allowances
• Paid overtime on shutdowns
• Tool allowance

• Expect a practical test. Measure twice and work cleanly, because the assessor watches your habits as much as the result.
• If you can machine parts as well as fit them, say so clearly. Many factories want both skills in one person.