Millwright

Millwright (Harrismith)

Position Snapshot

Company: Nestlé SA

Job Location: Harrismith Factory

Qualification: Minimum N3 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a Millwright Trade Test

Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Millwright trade.
Closing Date: 24 June 2026

Position Summary

With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status.

We’re now looking for a Millwright within our Harrismith factory to ensure that all safety, quality and production targets are met. To reduce and/or eliminate Engineering losses and maintain high engineering standard throughout the factory.

A day in the life of a Millwright:

• Carry out the planned maintenance required on Plant.


• Proactively seek ways to continuously improve equipment performance.


• Install, service, repair and maintain existing and new equipment (Pumps, Motors, Gearboxes, Shirnk Tunnels, etc.).


• Faultfinding on PLC's (Mainly Allan Bradley) Programming and Faultfinding on VSD’s (Rockwell, Schneider, SEW, etc.)


• Faultfinding and setting controllers, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters and valves.


• Reading and interpreting technical drawings.


• Sound knowledge of Steam systems, pneumatics, & hydraulics.

What will make you successful

• Minimum N3 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a Millwright Trade.


• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Millwright trade.


• Ability to work independently and under pressure.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• In depth knowledge of maintenance practices.


• Coaching and mentoring production operators.


• Knowledge of TPM.