Maintenance Technician

Norma Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Maintenance Technician, responsible for preventative maintenance and repair of injection molding machinery. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience, with a strong knowledge of industrial mechanics, electricity, and safety procedures, contributing to enhancing operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in an industrial setting.
• Specialized training in maintenance crafts is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance and repair of injection molding machinery.
• Troubleshoots, tests, repairs, and services various systems and equipment.
• Installs machinery under guidance.

Skills

Industrial machinery

Electricity

Electronics

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Plumbing

Welding

Safety procedures

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma

Trade school or two-year college in industrial mechanics

Tools

Standard hand tools

Job description

Join to apply for the Maintenance Technician role at NORMA Group

As part of an international mid-sized corporation with ambitious growth plans, an innovative mindset, and high customer focus, NDS is looking for highly motivated and team-oriented individuals eager to join our journey from good to great.

Position Description

Supervision: Under the direct supervision of the Machinery Lead Technician

Position requires 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in an industrial setting.

Performs preventative maintenance and repair of injection molding machinery & support equipment.

Rigs, installs, and tests injection molding machinery and support equipment.

Works under general supervision with some creativity and initiative.

Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines.

Scheduled on the 1st shift – 40 hours per week, with possible overtime & weekend work.

Scope of Work Performed

• Troubleshoots, tests, repairs, and services electrical, hydraulic, electronic, material handling, chilled water, pneumatic systems, and other support equipment.
• Conducts preventative maintenance per written instructions.
• Installs machinery under guidance.
• Fabricates and installs safety devices, access platforms, water systems, and electrical services.
• May train others and perform related work as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience and training in industrial mechanics required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school or two-year college in industrial mechanics preferred.
• Specialized training in maintenance crafts is highly desired.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, electricity, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, welding, and safety procedures.
• Qualified to work on electrical systems up to volts as per NDS procedures.
• Familiar with safe operation of tools and equipment.
• Certified forklift operator with a clean DMV report.

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• Requires standing, bending, walking, lifting 50 lbs, climbing stairs and ladders.
• Exposure to oils, lubricants, chemicals, noise, and fumes.
• Must wear PPE including steel-toed boots, eye, and hearing protection.

Additional Requirements

• Must furnish standard hand tools.
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.

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