Maintenance Technician - Injection Molding Machines

Gauteng Provincial Government; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Generous annual leave

Paid public holidays

Overtime paid

Uniforms and safety gear

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to service and repair industrial machinery on-site in Soweto. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults, and contribute to safety and efficiency programs.

Collaboration with production teams aims to minimize downtime and sustain equipment reliability. The role requires a trade qualification or equivalent hands-on experience, strong diagnostic abilities, and a

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read diagrams and manuals; diagnose faults.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults in production machinery.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and manuals to understand equipment specifications.
• Maintain a log of maintenance activities and service history.
• Ensure work safety and adherence to company policies.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Diagnose & troubleshoot

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

Trade qualification (Electrical/Mechanical)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Blueprints interpretation

Job description

Gauteng Provincial Government seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to service and repair industrial machinery on-site in Soweto. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults, and contribute to safety and efficiency programs.

Collaboration with production teams aims to minimize downtime and sustain equipment reliability. The role requires a trade qualification or equivalent hands-on experience, strong diagnostic abilities, and a