Job title: Millwright
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Manufacturing and Production
Functional Expertise: Millwright / Meulmaker
Location: Germiston , Gauteng , South Africa
Job published: 28-01-2026
Contact name: Mine Janse Van Vuuren

Job Description

About the Role: This position requires a technical expert to maintain all injection moulding machines, encompassing mechanical, electrical, PLC, and robotics systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing maintenance activities to support the high-volume production of a wide range of plastic products, including storage
containers, heavy-duty buckets, and outdoor furniture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Planned and Emergency Maintenance: Execute both scheduled upkeep and urgent repairs on mechanical, electrical, and PLC/robotic systems for all production machinery.
  • Breakdown Management: Provide rapid response and troubleshooting for machine failures to ensure the consistent manufacturing of plastic crates, bins, and houseware items.
  • Daily Machine Inspections: Perform routine daily checks on injection mould machines to verify operational efficiency and maintain the high quality expected for wholesale plastic products.
  • Maintenance Planning: Develop and implement maintenance schedules to prevent downtime and ensure the longevity of heavy-duty industrial equipment.

 

Requirements:

  • Red seal Millwright
  • Valid Drivers license.
  • Strong technical proficiency in Mechanical, Electrical, and PLC systems.
  • In-depth Safety and Quality knowledge is considered a significant advantage.
  • Previous experience working with Injection Mould machines is preferred.

 

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