Paid Mechanical Tech Apprenticeship: Hands-On, Mentorship

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 4,200 - 6,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship program

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Hands-on experience with mechanicals

Career advancement potential

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineering Technician Apprentice in East London, Eastern Cape. Join a leading manufacturing and engineering firm for hands-on experience in mechanical systems, design, maintenance, and fabrication under senior engineers.

Work includes reading drawings, operating workshop tools, and contributing to safe, quality-controlled projects. This full-time apprenticeship offers mentorship and potential career advancement in a dynamic workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Matriculation with a focus on technical subjects or an N-level equivalent.
• Strong interest and aptitude in mechanical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, development, and testing of mechanical components and systems.
• Support fabrication, assembly, and installation of equipment.
• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections of machinery.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Operate workshop machinery safely and effectively.
• Document technical procedures and test results.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical drawings

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Matric or N-level

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineering Technician Apprentice in East London, Eastern Cape. Join a leading manufacturing and engineering firm for hands-on experience in mechanical systems, design, maintenance, and fabrication under senior engineers.

Work includes reading drawings, operating workshop tools, and contributing to safe, quality-controlled projects. This full-time apprenticeship offers mentorship and potential career advancement in a dynamic workshop environment.