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Mechanical Engineer (Plant Maintenance)

How2Apply Talent Network

George, 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 George. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in George, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor

Must-haves

Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
Able to manage contractors and budgets
Code 08 licence for site visits
Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level

Nice if you have

Project management certificate
Finite element analysis skills
Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)

What's in it for you

Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
Performance bonus tied to plant availability
Study support for postgraduate courses

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): ECSA registration certificate 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.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.
Keep the CV to three pages. Link to a short portfolio of designs rather than attaching large files.