Plant Maintenance Technician – Preventive & Diagnostics

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses based on performance

Medical coverage

Pension fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold the reliability of plant machinery and equipment. The role includes preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs while maintaining a safe working environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical skills, the ability to read schematics, and a proactive approach to minimising downtime with a willingness to work shifts and on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician in manufacturing/production.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment failures.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests to minimise downtime.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and parts used.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Identify issues and propose proactive solutions.
• Maintain a clean, organized workshop and work areas.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay updated on technologies.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification in electrical/mechanical maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold the reliability of plant machinery and equipment. The role includes preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs while maintaining a safe working environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical skills, the ability to read schematics, and a proactive approach to minimising downtime with a willingness to work shifts and on-call as needed.