Maintenance Technician

MC Technology Staffing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to enhance their production team in Cape Town. This role involves ensuring optimal efficiency through the maintenance and repair of machinery, as well as handling electrical and pneumatic installations. The ideal candidate will bring over five years of experience in a plastic production environment, showcasing strong faultfinding abilities and PLC programming skills. Join a proactive team where your contributions will drive technical improvements and operational excellence in a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in plastic production and faultfinding.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair machinery and equipment for optimal efficiency.
• Assist with electrical and pneumatic requirements for new installations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues as needed.

Skills

Faultfinding

PLC Programming

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Self-Discipline

Motivation

Education

PLC Programming Certificate

Wireman's Licence

Tools

Control Devices

Electrical Wiring

Industrial Machinery

Pneumatic Systems

Job description

Well established company based in Western Cape, Cape Town is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join their team.

POSITION INFO : Requirements :

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a plastic production environment
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in faultfinding and process control
• PLC programming certificate
• Wireman’s licence would be advantageous
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Self-disciplined and motivated
• Proactive and enthusiastic
• Own transport and driver’s license essential
• Overtime and standby may be required
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to identify and resolve equipment issues (problem-solving skills)

Responsibilities :

• Assist the production department in achieving optimal efficiencies by attending to machinery and equipment maintenance, repair, and servicing
• Handle electrical and pneumatic requirements for new machinery installation
• Assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving as needed
• Stay informed about and assist with technical developments and improvements where cost-effective
• Be on standby as required
• Maintain good interdepartmental relations
• Practice good housekeeping and safety standards
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot control devices such as thermostats, timers, switches, pressure gauges, and flowmeters
• Design and analyze industrial control systems to meet safety and performance requirements
• Monitor and adjust equipment to maintain optimal performance
• Install electrical wiring for control devices and equipment
• Maintain and repair electrical and pneumatic control panels and technical equipment
• Install, maintain, and replace industrial machinery and plant equipment
• Handle electronic components like resistors, capacitors, relays, transistors, diodes, and transformers
• Test and calibrate equipment for proper operation
• Research and develop new technologies or improve existing equipment
• Experience in injection and compression moulding fields is advantageous
• Knowledge of PLCs, AC/DC drives, and electronics
• Experience in programming drives and PLCs