Plant Maintenance Technician
Plant Maintenance Technician
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1-3years
12000 - 12000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Role Purpose
The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative corrective and emergency maintenance on mechanical and electrical plant equipment.
This role supports continuous operations by ensuring that all machinery and infrastructure function at optimal efficiency within safety and quality guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Operations
- Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance on plant equipment and systems
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and perform timely repairs
- Support installation and commissioning of new equipment where required
Troubleshooting & Repairs
- Respond to breakdowns and equipment failures efficiently
- Use hand tools diagnostic devices and precision instruments
- Document all repairs and maintenance activities accurately
Operational Support
- Collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime
- Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvement actions
- Assist with inspections and audits on plant machinery
Health Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety regulations and company standards
- Participate in toolbox talks and risk assessments
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- N3 or NQF Level 4/5 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment
- Proven knowledge of motors pumps gearboxes bearings and conveyor systems
- Exposure to pneumatics hydraulics and basic electrical systems
- Ability to read technical drawings and manuals
Key Competencies
- Strong mechanical aptitude and faultfinding ability
- Time management and ability to work under pressure
- Reliable safetyconscious and selfdriven
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail in maintenance reporting
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate and overtime allowance
- Pension scheme and annual leave benefits
- Training and upskilling opportunities
- Stable safetyfocused plant environment
Working Environment
- Industrial plant setting with rotating maintenance tasks
- May include shift work and oncall responsibilities
- PPE compliance and adherence to health and safety standards is mandatory
Role Purpose The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance on mechanical and electrical plant equipment. This role supports continuous operations by ensuring that all machinery and infrastructure function at optimal efficiency within safety and quality guidelines. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Maintenance Operations Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance on plant equipment and systems Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and perform timely repairs Support installation and commissioning of new equipment where required Troubleshooting & Repairs Respond to breakdowns and equipment failures efficiently Use hand tools, diagnostic devices, and precision instruments Document all repairs and maintenance activities accurately Operational Support Collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvement actions Assist with inspections and audits on plant machinery Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety regulations and company standards Participate in toolbox talks and risk assessments Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Education
Qualifications & Experience N3 or NQF Level 4/5 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment Proven knowledge of motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, and conveyor systems Exposure to pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical systems Ability to read technical drawings and manuals ________________________________________ Key Competencies Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding ability
Employment Type
Full Time
