Electrical Artisan - AC Motor Repairs

Communicate Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced workshop technician to inspect, disassemble, repair, refurbish, assemble and test large AC electric motors. You will ensure repairs meet the highest quality standards while maintaining a safe, productive workshop environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with electrical rotating equipment, can identify faults, conduct precise repairs and support daily workshop operations in mining, industrial, or manufacturing

Qualifications

• Proven experience rebuilding and repairing large AC electric motors.
• Experience with motor disassembly, refurbishment and assembly processes.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Knowledge of electrical rotating equipment and workshop practices.
• Experience within mining, industrial, motor repair or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, disassemble, repair and refurbish large AC motors.
• Assemble and test repaired units to ensure performance.
• Identify faults and conduct diagnostics during repairs.
• Maintain safe and productive workshop operations.
• Collaborate with the workshop team to meet quality standards.

Skills

Rebuilding & repair motors

Disassembly & refurbishment

Fault finding

Electrical rotating equipment

Mining/industrial experience

Read technical drawings

Attention to detail

Independent & team work

Education

Red Seal Electrical Trade Test

Electrical Qualification

Technical certification

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will be involved in the inspection, disassembly, repair, refurbishment, assembly and testing of large AC electric motors. You will play a key role in ensuring all repairs and rebuilds are completed to the highest quality standards while maintaining a safe and productive work environment The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience working on electrical rotating equipment and be confident identifying faults, conducting repairs and supporting workshop operations

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience rebuilding and repairing large AC electric motors
• Experience with motor disassembly, refurbishment and assembly processes
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities
• Knowledge of electrical rotating equipment and workshop practices
• Experience within mining, industrial, motor repair or manufacturing environments
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualification

• Red Seal Electrical Trade Test advantageous
• Electrical Qualification preferred
• Relevant technical certification will be beneficial
• Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.