Production Unit Technician

Sandvik; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 320 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining equipment supplier in Kempton Park is seeking a skilled technician for machine assembly and commissioning. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Millwright or Electrician with 3 to 5 years of experience in the field. Responsibilities include assembling and testing hydraulic and pneumatic components in accordance with safety and quality standards. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment committed to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Must trade be tested (Millwright/Electrical or Mechanical) with a flame proof certificate.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in machine manufacturing.
• Experience in Sandvik hard rock and soft rock loaders is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assembling machines according to the assembling plan.
• Testing Electrical, Mechanical, Electro-hydraulic and Pneumatic components.
• Commissioning Sandvik hard rock and soft rock machines.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electro-hydraulics

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Schematic reading

English proficiency

IT skills (Office 365)

Education

Section 13 Trade Certificate

Section 26D Trade Certificate

Job description

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

Role

Responsible for pre-assembly of Electrical, Mechanical, Electro- hydraulic and Pneumatic components, assembling, inspecting, testing and commissioning of newly built machines (soft and hard rock LHDs) in accordance with the relevant specifications and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembling machines in accordance with the assembling plan.
• Pre-Assembling and testing of Electrical, Mechanical, Electro- hydraulic and Pneumatic components.
• Pre-assembly and testing of electrical and flame proof components.
• Assembling, testing and commissioning Sandvik hard rock and soft rock machines.
• Follow up on outstanding parts availability on Lean systems.
• Ensure work areas are maintained in accordance with Production standards.
• Maintains process designs to optimize process and facility use while conforming to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and good manufacturing practices (GMPs)
• Comply with Sandvik SHEQ management system and the Objectives and Targets set
• Complete work orders and give feedback to the foreman.
• Report all deviations and/or damages
• Keep good maintenance of P.P.E. and use it as prescribed.
• Attend and perform work as directed.
• Behave in a courteous and professional manner.
• Obey all lawful instructions.

Your Profile

• Must trade be tested (Millwright/Electrical or Mechanical) with a flame proof certificate.
• Section 13 Trade Certificate /Section 26D Trade Certificate with POE/ Proof of Modules /Proof of Apprenticeship is compulsory.
• Must have 3 to 5 years’ experience in machine manufacturing.
• Must have experience in Sandvik hard rock and soft rock loaders.
• Must have Knowledge of electro-hydraulics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems and schematic reading.
• Excellent troubleshooting ability with strong diagnostic, problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
• A safety champion capable of working alone or with a team and capable of stopping work, if required.
• Creative, adaptable to changes, good attitude in learning.
• Continuously drives self-improvement and improvement of others.
• Good English language level both written and verbal.
• IT skills (Windows, Office 365 apps, e.g. Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, etc.)
• Physically & medically able to function in a workshop environment.

How to apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Applications close: 05 February 2026

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.