Industrial Equipment Tech – Growth, Training & Benefits

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Overtime opportunities

Medical aid

Pension fund

Training & upskilling

Paid time off

Stability in growing company

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Technician to maintain and repair production machinery. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues, install and calibrate new equipment, and implement preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.

Strong reading of schematics and adherence to safety standards are essential. The role requires a trade qualification or equivalent practical experience and at least 3 years in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an equipment technician in manufacturing.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery.
• Ability to read technical drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues on production machinery.
• Install, calibrate, and commission new equipment.
• Implement and execute preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment status.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Assist in troubleshooting production line problems related to equipment malfunction.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of equipment reliability and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Teamwork & communication

Safety compliance

Education

Trade qualification (Electrician/Millwright/Fitter and Turner)

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Technician to maintain and repair production machinery. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues, install and calibrate new equipment, and implement preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.

Strong reading of schematics and adherence to safety standards are essential. The role requires a trade qualification or equivalent practical experience and at least 3 years in manufacturing.