Machine Technician – Industrial Laundry Equipment

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Machine Technician Industrial Laundry Equipment

Salary: R38000 per month
Location: Brackenfell (field-based servicing in Cape Town and surrounding areas)

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Machine Technician to install commission service and repair industrial laundry equipment at client sites. This is a hands-on field-based role requiring strong fault-finding across electrical and mechanical systems with solid experience in inverters (VSDs) and PLC-controlled equipment (Omron and Delta).

The successful candidate will be customer-facing safety-focused and capable of working independently while delivering a high standard of technical service.

Key Responsibilities

Installation Commissioning & Upgrades

Install and commission industrial laundry equipment at customer sites (washers dryers ironers/rollers finishing lines conveyors and related systems).
Confirm site readiness including electrical supply water/drainage ventilation and steam/air where applicable.
Configure machine settings and ensure correct operation according to OEM standards.
Perform machine upgrades and retrofits including control system and inverter-related improvements.

Service Maintenance & Repairs

Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections to minimize downtime.
Service and replace mechanical components such as bearings seals belts motors couplings pumps gearboxes and drive systems.
Service electrical components including contactors relays sensors safety circuits wiring control panels motors and VSDs.
Complete quality checks and conduct full testing after repairs.

Fault Finding & Diagnostics (Core Focus)

Diagnose electrical and mechanical breakdowns using a structured troubleshooting approach.
Identify root causes carry out corrective repairs and recommend preventative actions.
Work confidently with inverters/VSDs including parameter checks resets fault interpretation and commissioning.
Troubleshoot PLC-related faults (basic diagnostics and I/O checks) on Omron and Delta systems.

Controls & Automation Exposure

Read and interpret wiring diagrams schematics and basic control logic.
Diagnose faults related to PLC I/O sensors actuators interlocks safety switches and sequencing.
Assist with controller-related fault resolution and escalate complex programming issues when required.

Customer Support & Reporting

Communicate clearly with customers regarding faults solutions and preventative recommendations.
Complete accurate service reports/job cards including parts used time spent and test results.
Maintain good housekeeping safe work practices and professional conduct on-site.

Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

Trade Test (Electrical and/or Fitting & Turning / Millwright / Electromechanical equivalent).
Minimum 3 years of experience as a machine/equipment technician (industrial environment preferred).
Valid Drivers Licence (essential field-based role).
Proven experience with:
- Inverters / VSDs (fault finding and commissioning)
- PLCs: Omron and Delta (diagnostics and fault finding)
Ability to work independently and travel to client sites.

Advantageous / Preferred

Experience working on industrial laundry equipment (washers dryers ironers folders/finishers).
Strong electrical panel wiring and electrical fault-finding skills.
Experience with sensors encoders safety circuits motor control and industrial troubleshooting tools.
Strong client-facing communication skills and service-oriented mindset.

Skills & Competencies

Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
Solid electrical and mechanical aptitude
Ability to interpret diagrams and technical manuals quickly
Good time management and reliability
Professional communication and customer service skills
Safety-first mindset (lockout/tagout isolation PPE)

Working Conditions

Field-based work across client sites in Cape Town and the surrounding areas.
Overtime and occasional after-hours work may be required depending on service demands.
Physical role involving tools lifting and working around heat/steam/hot surfaces (site dependent).

Machine Technician Industrial Laundry Equipment Salary: R38000 per monthLocation: Brackenfell (field-based servicing in Cape Town and surrounding areas) Job Summary We are looking for a skilled Machine Technician to install commission service and repair industrial laundry equipment at client sites....