Millwright

Hands-on from day one, the Millwright will adhere to all occupational health and safety requirements, record and report production data and inspect incoming raw materials for a production facility in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.

The setup is well-organised, with clear expectations and steady support. Career progression is actively supported for those who show initiative. Punctuality, dedication, and a willingness to help others are highly regarded here. Put your name forward today and tell us what you bring.

Fabrication & Production

• Monitor production machinery during operation to detect abnormal sounds, vibrations, or output quality variations, stopping equipment for investigation and making necessary adjustments to prevent defective output and unplanned downtime.
• Set up, programme, and operate CNC lathes, milling machines, and conventional machine tools to manufacture precision components to exact tolerances, selecting appropriate cutting speeds, feeds, and tooling for each material type and machining operation.
• 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.

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.

• For quality inspection roles, proficiency in using precision measuring instruments and knowledge of inspection techniques and sampling plans.
• Experience in operating material handling equipment including overhead cranes and forklifts with relevant licences.
• A recognised trade certificate in boilermaking, welding, fitting, fitting and turning, or millwrighting from a relevant training authority.
• For welding roles, proven competency in multiple welding processes and ability to pass welder qualification tests.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and be on standby as required to support production demands and maintenance schedules.
• A minimum of three to five years of post-trade test experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or heavy industrial workshop.
• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety regulations and a demonstrated commitment to safe working practices.