Maintenance Technician, East London

University of Fort Hare; East London; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a permanent role in East London. The ideal candidate will be qualified in Millwright or Mechatronics, possess strong mechanical and electrical skills, and have experience in maintenance. Responsibilities include performing maintenance on machinery and systems, predictive maintenance, and assisting with installations. A competitive salary package is offered based on market standards.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 and qualified as Millwright or in Mechatronics.
• Experience as a qualified tradesman, preferably in automotive.
• Understanding of electrical and pneumatic circuits and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, pneumatic, and ASI systems maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with Production for support.
• Report machinery deterioration and wear for repairs.

Skills

Millwright / Mechatronics

Electrical systems

Robotics

Pneumatics

Excellent command of English

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician for a permanent role based in East London, Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and qualified Millwright / Mechatronics
• Experience as a qualified tradesman, preferably in automotive sector.
• Experienced in Electrical, Robotics, ASI and Pneumatics.
• Understand and be able to read electrical and pneumatic circuits and drawings.
• Self-starter, hard and conscious worker.
• Experience in mechatronics
• Excellent command of English – written and verbal and good computer literacy
• EE candidate will be given preference according to their equity plan

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

Salary

Market related

How to apply

To apply email detailed CV and all supporting documentation as well as salary requirements through to [e-mail]

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful