Industrial Machinery Mechanic - Onsite Maintenance Pro

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and pension fund

Paid time off and holiday pay

Career advancement opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Machinery Mechanic for Centurion, Gauteng to install, maintain, and repair a range of industrial equipment. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, ensuring safety, and maintaining high performance across production facilities.

The candidate should have hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, be detail-oriented, and work well with production teams. Centurion-based position with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Industrial Machinery Mechanic with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Skilled with hand and power tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety regulations and procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical stamina for demanding industrial environments; Centurion overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Install new industrial machinery and equipment according to specs
• Perform preventive maintenance on all types of industrial machinery
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues using diagnostic tools
• Repair and replace worn or defective parts ensuring alignment and function
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance and repair activities
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical problems to minimize downtime
• Adhere to strict safety protocols and company policies
• Collaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance and minimize disruptions
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and schematics

Skills

Experience as an Industrial Machinery

Mechanical systems expertise

Hydraulic/pneumatic systems

Reading manuals/blueprints

Tools and precision measuring

Diagnostic/problem solving

Safety compliance

Communication and teamwork

Stamina for industrial work

Education

Technical qualification or apprenticeship in mechanical fitting

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Machinery Mechanic for Centurion, Gauteng to install, maintain, and repair a range of industrial equipment. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, ensuring safety, and maintaining high performance across production facilities.

The candidate should have hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, be detail-oriented, and work well with production teams. Centurion-based position with potential overtime.