Senior Industrial Mechanical Technician | Lead Maintenance

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Technician for our Randburg facility to lead maintenance and repair of complex mechanical systems essential to production.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, and the ability to read drawings, troubleshoot issues, and implement preventive maintenance while mentoring junior technicians on shifts in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification and industrial mechanical experience.
• Minimum 5 years as Mechanical Technician in an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding.
• Ability to read drawings and schematics; diagnose issues systematically.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors.
• Diagnose root causes and implement solutions.
• Carry out preventive maintenance inspections and lubrication.
• Install new equipment and ensure alignment.
• Mentor junior technicians and guide the team.
• Maintain records and manage spare parts inventory.

Skills

Reading drawings & schematics

Diagnostics & problem solving

Independent work

Communication skills

Preventive maintenance

Education

N3/N4 Mechanical Engineering

Artisan Trade Test

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Technician for our Randburg facility to lead maintenance and repair of complex mechanical systems essential to production.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, and the ability to read drawings, troubleshoot issues, and implement preventive maintenance while mentoring junior technicians on shifts in Gauteng.