Printers Engineer / Millwright

Printers Engineer/Millwright

Recruiter

Durpro Workforce Solutions

Job Ref

2654064342

Date posted

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Location

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY

POSITION INFO

Our client, a leader in the Printing and Packaging Industry is seeking a qualified

Printers Engineer/Millwright to join their team based in Durban

Minimume Requirements

• Qualified Printers Engineer / Millwright Qualification or Trade Test in all disciplines (N4 preferred qualification)
• At least 5 years printing and packaging machine experience post qualification (Preferred)

Main Job Functions

• Correct utilization of resources (material, people, machinery, time)
• Inspecting and examining equipment and/or machinery to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
• Installing, aligning, commissioning , repairing , diagnosing , inspecting and dismantling and moving stationary machinery and mechanical equipment
• Operating machine tools to fabricate parts required during the overhaul, maintenance and set up of machinery and/or equipment
• Adjusting machinery and/or equipment and/or repairing or replacing of defective parts
• Aligning and testing equipment and/or machinery to ensure optimal performance
• Performs planned and preventative maintenance
• Machine and/or equipment cleaning and lubricating.
• Resolve machine breakdowns, identification of faults, repair or replace defective parts with minimal downtime
• Continuous improvement to improve machine and/or equipment performance
• Ensures risk assessments are available , read and understood for each activity undertaken
• Ensure Health, safety and environmental standards are adhered to
• Align and calibrate machinery and equipment parts as required for safe and efficient operation.
• Testing of units to evaluate operational operation.
• Report writing and overall feedback on plant equipment.
• Day by day tracking of machine problems

Technical Pre-Requisite

• Compliance with Safety Regulations and cognizance to safety risks
• Excellent manual dexterity
• Mechanical aptitude in dealing with various hand and power tools
• Ability to read technical documents such as specifications, machine manuals and blueprints
• Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve machine issues
• Good mathematical skills
• String working knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems
• MS Office
• Electrical fault finding
• PLC knowledge

Quality

• Check the correct quality is being achieved.
• Ensure all work ticket & quality checks are being done

Health and Safety

• All processes and procedures for Health and Safety followed during shift
• Comply with operating rules & regulations
• Report any incidents during shift
• Health & Safety of staff is ensured (PPE for staff is adhered to)
• Property & equipment is operated correctly & safely

ERP Software

• Shopware ERP experience

Abilities

• Lead and manage a shift.
• Attention to detail
• Problem Solving Skills
• Information and task monitoring.
• Capture information accurately and timeously
• Ability to work in team with people (and train and pass knowledge on)
• Working Shifts as required (3X8 hours or 2X12 hours)