Millwright

Master Drilling

Fochville , Gauteng

About the Opportunity

Join Master Drilling, one of the world’s leading specialised drilling technology companies operating across more than 29 countries worldwide.

As a JSE-listed global engineering group with over 3,500 employees, Master Drilling is recognised internationally for its advanced drilling technologies, large-scale mining operations, and highly specialised engineering environments.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a technically strong Millwright looking to move into a more advanced, hydraulics-focused heavy engineering and mining environment where artisans play a critical role in maintaining highly specialised drilling equipment and supporting large-scale operations across the globe.

The successful candidate will join a high-performance operational environment focused on safety, technical excellence, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.

This is not a conventional factory maintenance role, this position offers exposure to complex drilling systems, advanced hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, heavy engineering environments, and global mining operations.

Location

Fochville, Gauteng

Staff transport is available from:

• Potchefstroom
• Johannesburg / Rosebank areas

Salary & Benefits

Master Drilling is prepared to negotiate competitively for the right technical talent.

About the Role

The Millwright will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, fault finding, repair, and optimisation of highly specialised drilling and engineering equipment across workshop and operational site environments.

The role involves both mechanical and electrical maintenance responsibilities, with a strong focus on:

• hydraulic systems
• pneumatic systems
• equipment reliability
• breakdown response
• preventative maintenance
• drilling equipment performance
• operational continuity

The successful candidate will work closely with maintenance, engineering, and operational teams to ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with OEM and engineering standards.

This role offers valuable exposure to:

• advanced mining technologies
• specialised drilling equipment
• heavy engineering systems
• global operational standards
• technically demanding maintenance environments

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on specialised drilling and engineering equipment
• Conduct breakdown fault finding and implement corrective actions efficiently
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Perform preventative and condition-based maintenance activities
• Ensure equipment reliability and minimise operational downtime

Installation & Commissioning

• Install and assemble machinery according to OEM and engineering specifications
• Conduct equipment alignment, testing, and commissioning activities
• Support operational readiness of drilling equipment and machinery

Fault Finding & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose complex mechanical and electrical faults
• Conduct technical troubleshooting on operational equipment and systems
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

Operational Support

• Support workshop and site-based operational activities
• Work closely with engineering and operational teams
• Ensure compliance with technical, safety, and operational standards

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all company safety procedures and engineering standards
• Maintain maintenance records and technical documentation accurately
• Ensure safe work practices in workshop and operational environments

Requirements / Qualifications

• Trade Test Certificate: Millwright (Red Seal)
• Minimum 3–5 years post-trade experience
• Strong hydraulic systems experience is ESSENTIAL
• Experience within mining, drilling, heavy engineering, or related industrial environments
• Experience with mechanical and electrical fault finding
• Experience on complex machinery and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical schematics
• Valid driver’s licence
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability

Why Join Master Drilling?

• Work for a globally recognised engineering and mining technology company
• Exposure to world-class drilling technologies and specialised equipment
• Opportunity to work within international operations and projects
• Technically advanced hydraulics-focused environment
• High-performance engineering culture
• Long-term technical and career growth opportunities
• Join one of the largest specialised drilling operations globally