Machinery Maintenance Technician – Preventive & Repair Pro

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking an experienced Machine Maintenance Technician to safeguard the reliability of our production lines. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic faults, and contribute to safe, efficient operation at the East London plant.

The role requires hands-on expertise, a technical trade or engineering qualification, 3+ years in manufacturing maintenance, and the ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related trade.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Machine Maintenance Technician in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair a variety of industrial machinery.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and schematics.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to best practices.
• Familiarity with East London manufacturing industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and pneumatic faults.
• Install, move and modify production equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and parts usage.
• Ensure safety regulations and company policies are followed.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and identify root causes.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime.
• Maintain clean and organized maintenance workshop.
• Assist in identifying spare parts and equipment upgrades.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical & Electrical knowledge

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

Job description

Placements24 in East London is seeking an experienced Machine Maintenance Technician to safeguard the reliability of our production lines. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic faults, and contribute to safe, efficient operation at the East London plant.

The role requires hands-on expertise, a technical trade or engineering qualification, 3+ years in manufacturing maintenance, and the ability to read drawings.