Millwright

Millwright – Process Plant (Rustenburg)

Our client, a well-established engineering and process solutions company operating within the mineral processing and tailings treatment sector, is seeking an experienced Millwright to join their site-based operations in Rustenburg.
This role is ideal for a technically competent artisan with proven experience on process plants and a strong safety mindset.

Minimum Requirements & Experience

• Qualified Millwright (Trade Tested – Red Seal)
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience on a process / mineral processing plant (tailings, chrome, base metals or similar advantageous)
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding capability
• Proven experience with pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, mills, screens, and rotating equipment
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
• Valid driver’s licence
• Medically fit for site-based work
• Willingness to work full-time on site in Rustenburg

Advantageous

• Previous exposure to tailings or flotation plants
• Experience with plant installations, shutdowns, or commissioning
• Basic PLC fault-finding exposure (advantageous, not essential)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and repairs on process plant equipment
• Execute preventative and breakdown maintenance to ensure optimal plant availability
• Maintain and repair motors, MCCs, panels, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, and associated plant equipment
• Identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions
• Support plant shutdowns, inspections, and commissioning activities
• Ensure strict compliance with MHSA, site safety standards, and maintenance procedures
• Accurately complete maintenance reports and job cards