Industrial Machinery Repair Technician — Maintenance & Diagnostics

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Paid annual leave

Overtime opportunities

Training on new machinery

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Machine Repair Technician for our Bloemfontein facility. This hands-on role focuses on preventative maintenance, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, and repairing production machinery to minimize downtime.

You will read manuals and schematics, test repaired equipment, and maintain detailed service records. The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting skills, a technical trade qualification, and willingness to work shifts to support

Qualifications

• Experience as Industrial Machine Repair Technician or similar role.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret machine manuals, blueprints and schematics.
• Willingness to work shifts and respond to emergency repair calls in Bloemfontein.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on all production machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on industrial equipment.
• Repair and replace faulty machine parts, ensuring proper functionality.
• Read and interpret machine manuals, blueprints, and technical schematics.
• Test repaired machinery to ensure performance standards and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities performed.
• Respond promptly to machine breakdowns and urgent repair requests.
• Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
• Collaborate with production staff to identify and address equipment issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to machine reliability.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostics tools

Reading blueprints

Education

Technical qualification or trade certification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Machine Repair Technician for our Bloemfontein facility. This hands-on role focuses on preventative maintenance, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, and repairing production machinery to minimize downtime.

You will read manuals and schematics, test repaired equipment, and maintain detailed service records. The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting skills, a technical trade qualification, and willingness to work shifts to support