Maintenance Technician (Electro-Mechanical)

Planned maintenance and breakdown work on shift at the plastics injection moulding factory in Soweto. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The work is in Soweto, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Help with electrical fault-finding on motors and sensors as a millwright
• Align shafts with a laser alignment tool after every drive change
• Inspect and adjust conveyors, chains and sprockets
• Record work and spares used on the job card or CMMS
• Program and run CNC machines from engineering drawings
• Build and repair press tools, jigs and moulds
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems on production lines

• 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
• Basic understanding of the General Machinery Regulations

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

• Expect a practical test. Measure twice and work cleanly, because the assessor watches your habits as much as the result.
• Write your trade and trade test year first, then the machines you know, like "Filling lines, pumps, gearboxes".