Industrial Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Equipment Maintenance Engineer to support operations in Welkom. The role focuses on reliability and efficiency of heavy machinery and production lines, handling scheduled maintenance, emergency repairs, and continuous improvement of equipment performance.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, proven maintenance experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to ensure operational continuity and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial maintenance or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on industrial machines and systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical failures in production equipment.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify root causes of malfunctions.
• Implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and lifespan.
• Maintain maintenance logs and report equipment status and repair histories.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on the plant floor.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

PLC

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints/schematics

Diagnostics tools

Tools

PLC programming

Industrial automation software

Diagnostics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Industrial Equipment Maintenance Engineer to support their operations in Welkom . This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of heavy machinery and production lines within their facility. You will be responsible for scheduled maintenance, emergency repairs, and the continuous improvement of equipment performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive engineer with a strong mechanical and electrical aptitude to make a significant impact on operational continuity and productivity in the heart of the Free State's industrial sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on a variety of industrial machines and systems.
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical failures in production equipment.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and software to identify root causes of equipment malfunctions.
• Implement corrective actions and improvements to enhance equipment lifespan and reliability.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and report on equipment status and repair histories.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations on the plant floor.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Industrial Maintenance Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints , schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and industrial automation systems is advantageous.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and skills training.
• A stable and secure work environment with a focus on employee safety and well-being.