Industrial Maintenance Technician: Preventive Maintenance & Repairs

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid annual leave

Training and upskilling

Safe work environment

Team collaboration

Tools and protective equipment

Overtime pay

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks an Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep plant machinery in top condition and minimize downtime. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and work with the production team to ensure operational continuity.

The role requires a trade qualification or equivalent experience and at least three years in industrial maintenance.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or equivalent experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance.
• Minimum of 3 years' hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing conveyors, pumps, motors, and control panels.
• Familiarity with reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and identify root causes.
• Inspect machinery to ensure good working condition and safety.
• Install, align, and calibrate new equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and parts used.
• Assist in ordering spare parts and maintenance supplies.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics/blueprints

Safety

Education

Trade qualification (e.g., N3 Mechanical/Electrical, Artisan certificate)

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks an Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep plant machinery in top condition and minimize downtime. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and work with the production team to ensure operational continuity.

The role requires a trade qualification or equivalent experience and at least three years in industrial maintenance.