Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Growth & Stability

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 270,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Protective equipment provided

Training and certifications

Provident fund

Stable employment

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a prominent manufacturing client in Welkom, Free State. The role focuses on electrical and mechanical maintenance to keep plant machinery running efficiently.

You will diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, install new equipment, and follow safety protocols. A minimum of three years of experience and an apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering are required; relocation to Welkom is expected if not local.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship or relevant technical qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine electrical and mechanical inspections and maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair faults in machinery, control systems, and plant infrastructure.
• Install and commission new equipment as required.
• Implement and manage preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and parts used.
• Follow safety procedures and lockout/tagout protocols.
• Troubleshoot motor controls, PLCs, and instrumentation.
• Perform gearbox, pump, and conveyor system maintenance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance operations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC & VFDs

Reading schematics

Safety procedures

Education

Apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a prominent manufacturing client in Welkom, Free State. The role focuses on electrical and mechanical maintenance to keep plant machinery running efficiently.

You will diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, install new equipment, and follow safety protocols. A minimum of three years of experience and an apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering are required; relocation to Welkom is expected if not local.