Shift Millwright

Weir Minerals

Isando

Onsite/Shift

Purpose of Role:

The position is responsible for the Electrical (Light and Heavy current) and Mechanical repair and maintenance off all machinery and equipment on the Weir Isando site. This include but is not limited to Foundry, Machine shop and Rubber plant.

Why choose Weir: (Required)

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. Its a big challenge but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individuals contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities: (What are the top 4 focus areas of the job, Safety First is required)

Safety First:

• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Production:

• Repairs and maintenance to all plant and machinery within the facility confines.
• Attending to breakdowns on the plant. Assist other maintenance artisans with complex fault finding.
• Ensure that all scheduled preventative maintenance is adhered to.
• Daily inspections of allocated machines as per Maintenance plan.
• Basic PLC programming and automation of machines and systems in factories
• Automate and improve efficiency of machinery, plant and production lines using sound industrial automation knowledge and experience.
• Feedback by completing job cards on Computerized maintenance management system
• Working as shift artisan and attending to all plant breakdowns
• Ensure all changes and repairs are mechanically and electrically designed properly and in accordance with SANS 10142
• Setup new schedules for new & existing equipment in the plant (machinery and equipment)

Drawings:

• The ability to understand and interpret all engineering machine drawings in the execution of maintenance duties
• Be able to compile and draw any relevant sketches or designs necessary regarding maintenance functions

Teamwork:

• Work together in a team of artisans, foreman, planner, Production personnel, etc
• Assist and Mentor apprentices
• Open to give and receive regular feedback on individual and team performance
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Qualified Artisan: Millwright with minimum 5 years experience. (Required)
• N3 Electrical/Mechanical (Required)
• N6/Diploma (Desired)
• PLC basics training (Required)
• Forklift and Working at Heights (Required)
• Experience as shift artisan (Required)
• Knowledge and experience with variable speed drives (Required)
• Knowledge and experience on level sensors, flow sensors, pressure sensors, temperature sensors.
• Good knowledge of machine safety devices.
• Foundry Machinery Experience (Required)
• Good experience of CNC and conventional machines, cranes forklifts, pneumatic, steam and hydraulic installations
• Computer knowledge (SAP, Microsoft Office)

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weirs technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11, 000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Compensation: (Where compensation on the job posting is required)

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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