Senior Maintenance Technician - Lead Diagnostics & Uptime

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Training and advancement

Safe working environment

Annual bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Maintenance Technician for our manufacturing client in Rustenburg. The role focuses on ensuring optimal performance and longevity of plant machinery, diagnosing and repairing complex issues, and contributing to production efficiency.

This hands-on position requires strong technical aptitude, experience with electrical and mechanical systems, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial/manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with fault-finding skills.
• Welding, fabrication and machining experience is desirable.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on production machinery.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and manuals for repairs and installations.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities and parts used.
• Respond to emergency repair calls to minimize production disruption.
• Mentor junior technicians and share best practices.

Skills

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading blueprints & schematics

Mechanical & electrical aptitude

Mentoring juniors

Education

Trade certification or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Maintenance Technician for our manufacturing client in Rustenburg. The role focuses on ensuring optimal performance and longevity of plant machinery, diagnosing and repairing complex issues, and contributing to production efficiency.

This hands-on position requires strong technical aptitude, experience with electrical and mechanical systems, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.