Workshop Technician

Atlas Copco; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial solution provider is seeking a Workshop Technician in Johannesburg. You will provide maintenance and repairs for industrial tools, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction. The candidate should have a technical diploma and strong troubleshooting skills, with experience in calibration preferred. The position requires onsite work and offers a collaborative environment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Innovation powered by people

Comprehensive benefits

Health and well-being

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with torque tools and calibration highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair industrial tools.
• Calibrate and test torque tools to ensure compliance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and refurbishment.
• Accurately record service activities.
• Follow quality standards and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers and sales teams.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Familiarity with calibration standards

Basic computer skills (MS Office, SAP, CRM)

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to lift tools up to 25kg

Valid driver’s license

Fluent in English

Education

Technical diploma or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering or mechatronics

Job description

Overview

Your role As a Workshop Technician, your mission is to provide high-quality service, maintenance, and repair of Atlas Copco Industrial Technique equipment (e.g. pneumatic tools, electric assembly tools, torque systems, and controllers) in a workshop setting, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction. You will report to the Calibration Laboratory Manager.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair Atlas Copco industrial tools and systems including pneumatic, electric, and battery-operated tools.
• Calibrate and test torque tools and controllers to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance and refurbishment of customer equipment.
• Accurately record service activities, parts usage, and test results.
• Complete service reports and update internal systems (e.g. SAP, Spirit).
• Follow Atlas Copco quality standards and safety procedures.
• Ensure tools are repaired to OEM specifications and tested before release.
• Provide technical feedback and support to customers when required.
• Collaborate with field service engineers and sales teams to resolve customer issues.
• Participate in training programs to stay updated on new technologies and products.
• Suggest improvements to workshop processes and service delivery.

Education

• Technical diploma or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering or mechatronics.
• Experience with torque tools, controllers, and calibration equipment is highly desirable.

Skills & Additional Requirements

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with calibration standards and measurement systems.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, SAP, CRM).
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to lift and handle tools and equipment up to 25 kg.
• Comfortable working in workshop environments with frequent standing, bending, and tool handling.
• Valid driver’s license (if occasional field support is required).
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Willingness to work overtime or shifts when needed.

We offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive benefits
• Health and well-being

Location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Jet Park, Gauteng, South Africa (ZA). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Equality & Inclusion

Positions will be filled in line with Atlas Copco Industrial SA (Pty) Ltd values and Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Preference will be given to members of designated groups that are under-represented.

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