Maintenance Technician

Staff Solutions Recruitment; East London; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Millwright/Mechatronics technician in East London, Eastern Cape, for maintenance and repairs of mechanical and pneumatic systems. Responsibilities include planned and preventative maintenance, reporting equipment conditions, and assisting with machine installation. Candidates must have Grade 12 or equivalent, a qualification as Millwright/Mechatronics, and experience in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 12 or Matric required.
• Certification as qualified Millwright/Mechatronics is essential.
• Experience in automotive sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of machines.
• Report wear and tear requiring major repairs.

Skills

Mechanical systems expertise

Communication skills

Predictive maintenance

Knowledge of ASI systems

Ability to read electrical circuits

Education

Grade 12 or Matric

Certification as qualified Millwright/Mechatronics

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Mechanical, pneumatic, ASI systems, Kuka Robots and HMI’s, Planned and Preventative maintenance and repairs to machinery and equipment, including plant as required.
• Predictive maintenance and must be able to communicate with Production as a support.
• Report deterioration and excessive wear and tear on machinery, equipment and plant that requires major repairs to be carried out.
• Report all delays that cannot be completed in the planned time frame due to additional faults and problems identified during the maintenance or repairs to the machine or equipment.
• Assist with the manufacturing, refurbishment or modification to existing machinery and equipment as required.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of refurbished, modified or new machines, as required.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or Matric
• Certification as qualified Millwright/Mechatronics.
• Must be computer Literate
• Experience as a qualified tradesman, preferably in automotive sector.
• Experienced in Electrical, Robotics, ASI and Pneumatics.
• Understand and be able read electrical, and pneumatic circuits and drawings.
• Self-starter, hard and conscious worker.
• Understanding and knowledge of Company rules and regulations, and Safety rules and regulations applicable to the Company.
• Experience in mechatronics
• Excellent command of English – written and verbal