Mechanical Technician ( Mechanical Press Maintenance)

RAVA HUMAN CAPITAL; Mthatha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Eastern Cape is seeking a Mechanical Press Technician specializing in hydraulic press maintenance. The role requires managing maintenance operations, ensuring equipment availability, and training an engineering team. Candidates should hold a Matric certificate, N4 Mechanical Engineering qualification, and possess substantial plant maintenance experience. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of hydraulics are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5 years Manufacturing plant experience.
• 5 years general plant maintenance experience with advanced hydraulics.
• Minimum 5 years proven supervisory management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all mechanical press maintenance and ensure machine availability.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance business processes.
• Training and development of engineering team to meet standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Education

Matric / Grade 12

N4 Certificate - Mechanical Engineering

Qualified Millwright

Tools

MS Projects

Job description

Mechanical Press Technician (Hydraulic Press Maintenance), Eastern Cape, Rneg + Company Housing

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent
• N4 Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
• Qualified Millwright
• 5 years Manufacturing plant experience
• 5 years general plant maintenance ADVANCE HYDRAULICS experience
• Minimum 5 years proven supervisory management and job planning experience an advantageous .
• Previous Agri / Forestry or Wood industry experience would be advantageous

DUTIES :

• To manage all mechanical PRESS maintenance, and shut work and to ensure machine availability
• Ensure compliance to maintenance business processes within area of responsibility
• Development and implementation of maintenance standards and maintaining of equipment to these standards
• Training and development of plant engineering team to comply with laid down standards
• Conducting of audits to ensure compliance to standards
• Responsible for maintenance and incidental shut planning and execution
• Manage and motivate sub-ordinates effectively
• Cost control of maintenance expenditure within the budget parameters for section

EXTRA :

The position calls for a person with the ability to communicate and manage a team.

• Problem solving abilities .
• Familiar with OHASA standards .
• Good knowledge of Hydraulics .
• Good knowledge of Pneumatics .
• Leadership and management skills
• Computer literate on Windows programs, knowledge of MS Projects will be advantageous
• Self-starter with proven track record of achievement