Industrial Maintenance Technician - Overtime & Training

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Overtime opportunities

Medical aid contribution

Provident fund

Opportunities for further training and

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep plant machinery running reliably. This hands-on role covers preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and safe operation within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a trade qualification (Electrician, Fitter & Turner) or equivalent, with experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and the ability to read drawings and work shifts including on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience as a Maintenance Technician in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Commitment to safety procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Respond to breakdowns and perform emergency repairs.
• Interpret manuals, blueprints and schematics to guide work.
• Maintain maintenance records and contribute to safety compliance.
• Assist installation of new equipment and identify improvements.
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintain housekeeping in the workshop.

Skills

Technical skills

Read technical drawings

Repair & diagnostics

Hand & power tools

Safety procedures

Teamwork

On-call shift readiness

Proactive problem solving

Education

Trade qualification (Electrician, Fitter & Turner) or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep plant machinery running reliably. This hands-on role covers preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and safe operation within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a trade qualification (Electrician, Fitter & Turner) or equivalent, with experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and the ability to read drawings and work shifts including on-call as needed.