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Drill Rig Maintenance Technician (MillwrightDiesel Mech)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Mpumalanga - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
26 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
If youre an experienced Drill Rig Technician who is looking for a new hands-on role at a specialist mining and drilling operation in Secunda apply today! This role suits someone who enjoys fault-finding works calmly under pressure and knows that downtime is never invited to site.
Duties / Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic pumps motors cylinders valves and pilot circuits.
- Test hydraulic pressure and flow control contamination and resolve system faults.
- Repair boom hoist feed rotation mast and dump functions.
- Maintain mechanical parts including bearings shafts pins bushes and linkages.
- Find and repair 24V electrical faults involving solenoids relays sensors and wiring.
- Service and repair diesel engines fuel systems turbochargers cooling and charging systems.
- Investigate low power overheating stalling leaks vibration and abnormal noise.
- Maintain service records engine-hour logs and preventative maintenance schedules.
Requirements
- Strong hydraulic fault-finding experience.
- Ability to read hydraulic schematics.
- Mechanical electrical and diesel repair experience.
- Background in mining drilling earthmoving or high-pressure hydraulic equipment.
- Valid drivers licence.
- Able to work independently and respond effectively to breakdowns.
Education
- Relevant Millwright Diesel Mechanic Earthmoving Equipment or Hydraulic Technician qualification preferred.
- Proven practical experience may be considered.
Soft Skills
- Practical problem-solver.
- Safety-focused and disciplined.
- Reliable calm and clear in communication.
Salary
If youre confident that you fit the role lets chat! The salary is open for discussion. It will be market related based on qualifications skills and experience. The proposed salary range is around R70k per month.Required Experience:
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