Maintenance Technician - Plant & Machinery

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Sur place; ZAR 260 000 - 380 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Pension fund

Overtime pay

Technical training

Career progression

Safe environment

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to uphold, repair and perform preventative maintenance on plant machinery. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults and ensure equipment reliability to support production.

The role requires a trade-tested artisan with 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience, strong diagnostic skills, and a safety-focused mindset. On-site work with standby and flexible hours is expected.

Qualifications

• Qualified trade-tested artisan in electrical, mechanical or fitting discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on all plant machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system faults.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and breakdowns.
• Install and commission new machinery as required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and reports.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Contribute to improving maintenance procedures and strategies.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability of critical components.
• Assist in identifying areas for process improvement related to equipment reliability.

Connaissances

Maintenance expertise

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Formation

Trade Tested Artisan

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a key player in the manufacturing industry situated in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga , is looking for a skilled and diligent Maintenance Technician. This role is responsible for the upkeep, repair, and preventative maintenance of all plant machinery and equipment to ensure minimal downtime and optimal operational efficiency. You will be involved in diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues across a range of production machinery. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background, a proactive approach to maintenance, and a commitment to safety. This is a vital position supporting the smooth running of our manufacturing operations in Nelspruit . We seek individuals who are hands-on, problem-solvers, and dedicated to ensuring the longevity and reliability of our assets. Your work will directly impact our production capacity and quality output.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on all plant machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system faults.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and breakdowns.
• Install and commission new machinery as required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and reports.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Contribute to improving maintenance procedures and strategies.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability of critical components.
• Assist in identifying areas for process improvement related to equipment reliability.

Requirements

• Qualified Trade Tested Artisan (e.g., Electrician, Fitter and Turner, Millwright).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Proven experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and be on standby when required.
• Experience in troubleshooting PLC-controlled machinery is advantageous for the Nelspruit, Mpumalanga location.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary with potential for overtime pay.
• Benefits include medical aid and a pension fund.
• Opportunities for further technical training and skill development.
• Our client provides a safe and supportive working environment in Nelspruit .
• Access to modern maintenance tools and equipment.
• Opportunities for career progression within the maintenance department.
• Our client values a stable workforce and offers consistent employment.