Hydraulic And Pneumatic Technician (New Plant)

Morton Moore Pty Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Overtime allowances

Standby allowances

PPE

Ongoing training

Job summary

Morton Moore Pty Ltd in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an experienced Hydraulic and Pneumatic Technician to join its plant maintenance team. The role focuses on maintaining the fluid power systems that drive production equipment across the plant.

You will be trade-qualified (Red Seal/Fitter or Millwright) with hydraulics/pneumatics training and 3–5 years' industrial experience, willing to work shifts, overtime and standby. Valid licence and medical assessment may be required.

Qualifications

• Trade-tested or Red Seal/Fitter/Millwright qualification.
• Formal hydraulics and pneumatics training (Bosch Rexroth, Festo, Parker) is advantageous.
• 3–5 years' hydraulic and pneumatic experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Experience in steel, foundry or heavy engineering preferred.
• Strong fault-finding on high-pressure hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of proportional and servo valves is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of the OHS Act and stored energy safety practices.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, standby and weekends.
• Valid driver's licence and clear criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults on pumps, valves, cylinders, motors, accumulators and actuators.
• Maintain hydraulic systems on presses, rolling mills, shers and handling equipment.
• Maintain compressed air systems, including compressors, dryers and air distribution lines.
• Install, test and commission hydraulic and pneumatic components and circuits.
• Fabricate, replace and pressure-test hoses, fittings and pipework.
• Monitor oil condition, filtration and contamination, and carry out oil changes.
• Read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic circuit diagrams.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out, stored energy isolation and PPE procedures at all times.
• Complete job cards and maintenance records accurately.
• Take part in root cause analysis to reduce leaks, failures and downtime.
• Be available for shift work, standby and emergency call-outs.

Skills

Fault-finding on high-pressure hydraul

OHS and stored energy safety practices

Shifts/overtime/standby willingness

Valid driver’s license

Education

Trade Tested / Red Seal Fitter, Millwright or related trade

Formal hydraulics and pneumatics training

Job description

Job Description

Our client, an established steel manufacturing company based in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, is looking for an experienced Hydraulic and Pneumatic Technician to join its new plant maintenance team. The role focuses on maintaining the fluid power systems that drive critical production equipment across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults on pumps, valves, cylinders, motors, accumulators and actuators.
• Maintain hydraulic systems on presses, rolling mills, shears and handling equipment.
• Maintain compressed air systems, including compressors, dryers and air distribution lines.
• Install, test and commission hydraulic and pneumatic components and circuits.
• Fabricate, replace and pressure-test hoses, fittings and pipework.
• Monitor oil condition, filtration and contamination, and carry out oil changes.
• Read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic circuit diagrams.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out, stored energy isolation and PPE procedures at all times.
• Complete job cards and maintenance records accurately.
• Take part in root cause analysis to reduce leaks, failures and downtime.
• Be available for shift work, standby and emergency call-outs.

Requirements

• Trade Tested / Red Seal Fitter, Millwright or related trade.
• Formal hydraulics and pneumatics training (e.g. Bosch Rexroth, Festo, Parker) is highly advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years' hydraulic and pneumatic experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in steel, foundry, heavy engineering or a similar heavy industrial environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong fault-finding skills on high-pressure hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of proportional and servo valves is advantageous.
• Good understanding of the OHS Act and stored energy safety practices.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, standby and weekends.
• Valid driver's licence, clear criminal record and ability to pass a medical assessment.

Benefits

Our client offers a market-related salary, depending on qualifications and experience, along with medical aid, a provident fund, overtime and standby allowances, PPE and ongoing training opportunities.