Mechanical Engineering Technician — Hands-on Design & Maintenance

Placements24; South Africa; Sur place; ZAR 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Full-time position

Skills development opportunities

Eastern Cape workplace

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technician for their Queenstown operations in the Eastern Cape. This role provides hands-on support in the design, development and maintenance of mechanical systems, working with engineers and production staff to ensure reliability.

The ideal candidate has a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology and 3–5 years hands-on experience, with CAD proficiency and strong safety practices; a stable, full-time position in a growing industrial

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology is required.
• 3–5 years hands-on mechanical technician experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical principles and safety standards.

Responsabilités

• Assist engineers in design, prototyping, and testing of components.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install mechanical equipment per specs.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct performance testing and data collection.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and equipment modifications.
• Ensure safety rules and procedures in workshop and on-site.

Connaissances

Workshop tools proficiency

CAD software

Troubleshooting

Fabrication techniques

Formation

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Outils

CAD software (view/edit drawings)

Fabrication equipment

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technician for their Queenstown operations in the Eastern Cape. This role provides hands-on support in the design, development and maintenance of mechanical systems, working with engineers and production staff to ensure reliability.

The ideal candidate has a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology and 3–5 years hands-on experience, with CAD proficiency and strong safety practices; a stable, full-time position in a growing industrial