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Maintenance Technician

RiseUp Management

Job Location:

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 27 August 2026 (9 days ago)

Application Deadline: 24 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: JHB000293-JHBA-1

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Mechanical & Electrical)
Location: Durban

Job Overview:
Responsible for maintaining inspecting troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment and machinery within a plastic and packaging manufacturing environment. The role involves performing preventative and corrective maintenance identifying equipment faults minimising production downtime and ensuring machinery operates safely reliably and efficiently in accordance with company standards and safety requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 / Matric qualification.
Relevant technical qualification in Electrical Mechanical Millwright or a related trade.
Recognised trade qualification would be advantageous.
Minimum 23 years experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance preferably within a manufacturing or packaging environment.
Sound knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance procedures.
Ability to fault-find diagnose repair and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
Basic understanding of electrical diagrams mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work independently and respond effectively to equipment breakdowns.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform preventative corrective and breakdown maintenance on mechanical and electrical production equipment.
Inspect diagnose and repair machinery faults to minimise production downtime.
Carry out routine inspections servicing lubrication adjustments and replacement of worn or damaged components.
Read and interpret electrical schematics mechanical drawings manuals and technical documentation.
Assist with the installation commissioning modification and upgrading of machinery and production equipment.
Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and implement effective corrective measures.
Monitor equipment condition and identify potential faults before they result in production interruptions.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities breakdowns repairs parts used and preventative maintenance completed.
Work closely with production staff and management to ensure machinery availability and efficient production operations.

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