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Mechanical Engineer (Plant Maintenance)

How2Apply Talent Network

Bellville, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the food and beverage factory in Bellville. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

You'll report in Bellville. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

The work, day to day

Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor
Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes

You'll need

Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
Able to manage contractors and budgets

Nice if you have

Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)
Reliability or asset management certification
Project management certificate

On offer

Company laptop and CAD licences
ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
Performance bonus tied to plant availability
Medical aid and retirement fund contributions

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): degree certificate and academic record plus a list of projects with your role on each.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Bellville; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

If you hold a GCC, say which one and when you got it. It opens senior plant posts.
Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.