MILLWRIGHT POSITION TSITSIKAMMA IN CAPE TOWN

We hereby invite applications from persons who have recently qualified, or who will qualify by 2022 to apply for the above vacancy at A.C. Whitcher sawmill situated in Tsitsikamma, Eastern Cape. Job description: · Installation, maintenance, manufacturing and repair of sawmill and power station equipment, motors, gear boxes, machinery, tools, conveyor systems, control systems, kilns, buildings, vehicles, trailers, pumps, water (reticulation) and sprinkler systems; · Setting of frame saws and machines; · Replacement of blades; · Fit grinding wheels and stones; · General welding, cutting and grinding work; · Attend to fault finding, maintenance, re-setting and repairs of hydraulic and pneumatic systems; · Turning and milling of spare parts; · General maintenance of firefighting equipment and assist in fire prevention; · General maintenance and repairs of company assets, including buildings, houses, vehicles and/or any other property the company is liable to maintain; and · Electrical installation, fault finding, maintenance and repairs; · PLC programming and fault finding (experience on Panasonic and Siemens S7-200, 300 and 1200 will be advantageous); · Automated switchgear (sensor) installations; · Programming of V.S.D’s, AC servo drives and process controllers. Minimum requirements: · Qualified or about to qualify as a Millwright with good academic achievements; · Practical experience in a sawmill environment will be advantageous; · Prepared to work shifts; · Leadership abilities, decision-making skills and willingness to learn; · Ability to work and take rational decisions under pressure. On the job training will be provided to the successful candidate. The remuneration package will include housing. Applications must be e-mailed to Liezlh@acwhitcher.co.za by no later than 15 August 2021. Please do not apply if you do not comply strictly with our minimum requirements. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we shall only contact shortlisted candidates for interviews.