Plant Maintenance Technician – On‑Site, Downtime Defender

Placements24

Klerksdorp

On-site

ZAR 300,000 - 420,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

On-site parking

Tools provided

Training opportunities

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, is seeking a hands-on Plant Maintenance Technician to keep production machinery and facility systems running safely and reliably. The role requires strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting, plus the ability to read blueprints and technical manuals.

This on-site, full-time position offers opportunities to contribute to maintenance programs and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Proven experience as Plant Maintenance Technician or similar industrial maintenance role.
Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventative maintenance on plant machinery and equipment according to schedules.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic failures in production machinery.
Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies to minimize production disruptions.
Install and commission new equipment as required.
Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities performed.
Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures and industry regulations.
Assist in management of spare parts inventory.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement effective solutions.
Conduct regular inspections of the plant and grounds to identify maintenance needs.
Work collaboratively with production teams to schedule maintenance activities.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in maintenance practices and procedures.