Maintenance Technician (Electro-Mechanical)

The packaging manufacturer in Benoni needs an artisan who can fix a breakdown fast and machine a part when needed. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is Benoni-based, with most of your time spent at a packaging manufacturer.

• Align shafts with a laser alignment tool after every drive change
• Replace bearings, seals and couplings on pumps, gearboxes and motors
• Program and run CNC machines from engineering drawings
• Build and repair press tools, jigs and moulds
• Inspect and adjust conveyors, chains and sprockets
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems on production lines
• Respond to breakdowns and get the line running again safely

• N2 or N3 engineering subjects
• Own basic hand tools, or willing to build up a set
• Willing to work shifts, standby and weekend shutdowns
• At least 2 years as a qualified artisan in a factory or workshop

• Millwright trade test, since it covers both mechanical and electrical
• Food safety awareness for food and drink plants

• Paid overtime on shutdowns
• Tool allowance
• Chance to study further toward a technician diploma
• Shift and standby allowances

• Expect a practical test. Measure twice and work cleanly, because the assessor watches your habits as much as the result.
• If you can machine parts as well as fit them, say so clearly. Many factories want both skills in one person.