Hybrid Maintenance Engineer: Reliability & Upgrades

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a hybrid role at a manufacturing facility in Klerksdorp, North West. The position emphasizes preventive and predictive maintenance, diagnostics of complex machinery, and coordination with production teams to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate holds a National Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 3–5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex machinery.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with CMMS software.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Understand safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Time management and prioritization in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for plant equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance tasks.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement.
• Oversee external contractors during maintenance activities.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and costs.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve reliability and reduce costs.
• Minimize equipment downtime with production teams during stops.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new machinery.

Skills

CMMS

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Team collaboration

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a hybrid role at a manufacturing facility in Klerksdorp, North West. The position emphasizes preventive and predictive maintenance, diagnostics of complex machinery, and coordination with production teams to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate holds a National Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 3–5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience and strong problem-solving skills.