Industrial Maintenance Technician Upington - Overtime

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training and development

Safe working environment

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician (Industrial) to maintain plant equipment and minimize downtime. The role emphasizes mechanical and electrical aptitude, preventative maintenance, and safety compliance.

The successful candidate will diagnose issues, repair machinery, and work with production teams to minimize production disruption. A trade qualification with 3+ years of relevant experience is preferred, with opportunities for training and career

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Trade qualification required (Electrician, Fitter & Turner, Millwright).
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose, repair and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Install, calibrate, and test new equipment as needed.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and perform emergency repairs.
• Document maintenance activities in the maintenance log.
• Adhere to safety regulations, including lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Preventative maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Education

Trade Qualification (Electrician, Fitter & Turner, Millwright)

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hydraulic/pneumatic tools

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician (Industrial) to maintain plant equipment and minimize downtime. The role emphasizes mechanical and electrical aptitude, preventative maintenance, and safety compliance.

The successful candidate will diagnose issues, repair machinery, and work with production teams to minimize production disruption. A trade qualification with 3+ years of relevant experience is preferred, with opportunities for training and career