Technician

Oxyon People Solutions; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Polokwane is seeking a skilled technician to repair and maintain engine-driven electrical and pneumatic equipment. Responsibilities include assessing defective machines, disassembling for repairs, and collaborating with team members. The ideal candidate is a qualified Millwright or Diesel mechanic with strong knowledge of electrical systems and excellent problem-solving skills. This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must exhibit outstanding ability to learn and comprehend machine functioning fundamentals.
• Excellent understanding of electric, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to achieve general maintenance on all machines.

Responsibilities

• Assess and test defective machines, and fault find.
• Disassemble machines for parts replacement or repair.
• Reassemble machines after maintenance work.

Skills

Machine handling

Electrical systems understanding

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Qualified Millwright or Diesel mechanic

Job description

Repair and maintenance of Engine driven Electrical and Pneumatic equipment

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess and test defective machines, and fault find and submit to supervisor / s of repair needs
• Disassemble machines and take off parts for replacement or repair
• Examine or carry out tasks on broken machine parts and identify defective parts
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to manufacturers and Renttech specifications
• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
• Replace, fix, or realign machine parts and accessories in line with manufacturers and Renttech specifications
• Understanding and commissioning of PLC’s, knowledge on deep sea controllers will be advantageous.
• Strong electrical and auto electrical understanding, diesel mechanical knowledge.
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems
• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts or equipment
• Maintain a neat and organised work environment.
• Requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that machines can be maintained and repaired
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance and prioritise according to supervisor’s requirements
• Record maintenance information
• Function test machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations
• Conduct any other reasonable request by management from time to time

• Qualified Millwright or Diesel mechanic
• Handling machines and machine parts
• Must exhibit outstanding ability to learn and comprehend the fundamentals of the functioning of machines
• Excellent understanding of Electrical, mechanical and / or hydraulic and pneumatic systems related to screw compressors, generators and diesel lighting plants in troubleshooting, repair, deductive reasoning and schematics
• Ability to achieve general maintenance essentials for all machines
• Good English, written and spoken
• Skilled in coordinating deliverables