Maintenance Tech: Mechanical or Electrical (New Plant)

Morton Moore Pty Ltd; KwaMakhutha; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Standby allowances

PPE

Training & career development

Job summary

Morton Moore Pty Ltd, Amanzimtoti-based steel manufacturer, seeks a Mechanical or Electrical Technician to join its new plant maintenance team. You will provide technical support, improve equipment reliability and help plan maintenance work.

The role requires 3-5 years in a maintenance technician position within heavy industry, and experience with CMMS (SAP PM preferred). A valid driver's licence and strong fault-finding skills are essential.

Qualifications

• National Diploma / BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or N6 with relevant trade experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a maintenance technician role in an industrial environment.
• Experience in steel, foundry or heavy industry is preferred.
• CMMS experience (e.g., SAP PM) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to maintenance teams on mechanical or electrical plant equipment.
• Diagnose complex equipment faults and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and update preventative maintenance schedules and task lists.
• Carry out condition monitoring such as vibration analysis, thermography or oil analysis.
• Lead root cause analysis on recurring failures and implement solutions.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance work, shutdowns and overhauls.
• Prepare technical specifications for spares, equipment and plant modifications.
• Update drawings, schematics and documentation.
• Capture and analyse maintenance data in the CMMS to track performance.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and projects.
• Ensure compliance with OHS Act and safety procedures.
• Be available for standby and call-outs as required.

Skills

Fault-finding

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

National Diploma / BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

N6 with relevant trade experience

Tools

SAP PM

AutoCAD

Job description

Morton Moore Pty Ltd, Amanzimtoti-based steel manufacturer, seeks a Mechanical or Electrical Technician to join its new plant maintenance team. You will provide technical support, improve equipment reliability and help plan maintenance work.

The role requires 3-5 years in a maintenance technician position within heavy industry, and experience with CMMS (SAP PM preferred). A valid driver's licence and strong fault-finding skills are essential.