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Millwright

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Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 23 June 2026
Full-time Mechanical Engineering
Job Description

As a Millwright, you will join an established production facility in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape and take ownership from day one.

Hard work and reliability are noticed and rewarded with real advancement. Integrity, teamwork, and a customer-first mindset are at the core of how the team works. The setting is busy but well-organised, with a focus on getting the job done properly. Take the next step in your career and apply before the closing date.

Responsibilities

Safety & Workshop Management

  • Coordinate the safe storage and handling of hazardous substances including welding gases, solvents, and cutting fluids, ensuring safety data sheets are available at points of use and that emergency spill response procedures are understood and practised by all workshop staff.
  • Enforce strict adherence to occupational health and safety regulations and company safety policies within the workshop, including correct PPE usage, compliance with lockout and tagout procedures, and safe operation of overhead cranes and forklifts by licensed operators.
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workshop environment following 5S principles by sorting, setting in order, shining, standardising, and sustaining work area organisation, tool storage, and material storage across all workstations and storage zones.

Fabrication & Production

  • Fabricate, assemble, and weld structural steel components, pressure vessels, and piping systems according to detailed engineering drawings, using MIG, TIG, and arc welding processes to produce structurally sound and visually acceptable welds that pass non-destructive testing.
  • Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, welding symbols, and work instructions to determine fabrication sequences, material requirements, and dimensional tolerances before commencing production on each job to minimise rework and material wastage.
Requirements
  • Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and be on standby as required to support production demands and maintenance schedules.
  • For quality inspection roles, proficiency in using precision measuring instruments and knowledge of inspection techniques and sampling plans.
  • The ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, welding symbols, and work instructions to produce components to specification.
  • Physical fitness to stand for extended periods, handle heavy materials, and work in an industrial environment with noise and heat.
  • For welding roles, proven competency in multiple welding processes and ability to pass welder qualification tests.
  • Strong understanding of occupational health and safety regulations and a demonstrated commitment to safe working practices.
  • A recognised trade certificate in boilermaking, welding, fitting, fitting and turning, or millwrighting from a relevant training authority.
Qualifications
Certificate in Quality Control and ISO Standards
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Job details
Job typeFull-time
ProvinceEastern Cape
CityGqeberha
CategoryMechanical Engineering
Posted23 June 2026
Closing15 July 2026
Recruite Agency
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
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