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Injection Moulding Machine Mechanic
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pretoria - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
15 October 2026 (10 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
22 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Are you a trade-tested artisan with hands-on experience maintaining injection moulding machinery Our client is looking for a skilled Injection Moulding Machine Mechanic to keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently.
Reporting to the Production Manager you will take responsibility for mechanical repairs preventive maintenance and breakdown response while supervising and supporting the maintenance team
Reporting to the Production Manager you will take responsibility for mechanical repairs preventive maintenance and breakdown response while supervising and supporting the maintenance team
Key responsibilities:
You must be willing to work shifts including nights weekends and rotational standby duties and be comfortable with the physical demands of a factory environment.
Interested
Send your CV to emailprotected with Injection Moulding Machine Mechanic in the subject line.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic faults on injection moulding machines.
- Overhaul components such as clamping units hydraulic cylinders pumps screws barrels and gearboxes.
- Carry out scheduled maintenance to minimise downtime and improve machine reliability.
- Support mould installations machine alignment and equipment setup.
- Maintain auxiliary equipment including chillers dryers hopper loaders granulators robots and conveyors.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and spare parts usage.
- Coordinate daily work supervise shift mechanics and fitters and mentor junior technicians.
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout and equipment safety checks.
- Trade Test Certificate as a Millwright Fitter and Turner or Mechanical Artisan/Mechanic Red Seal or equivalent.
- Certification or training in Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
- At least 35 years hands-on experience maintaining plastic injection moulding machinery in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Ability to interpret hydraulic circuit diagrams and pneumatic schematics.
- Practical welding machining and rigging skills.
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
- A school-leaving qualification or N3N6 qualification in Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous.
You must be willing to work shifts including nights weekends and rotational standby duties and be comfortable with the physical demands of a factory environment.
Interested
Send your CV to emailprotected with Injection Moulding Machine Mechanic in the subject line.
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