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Maintenance/CNC Technician

Full-time

Assegai Recruitment (Pty) Ltd


PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To maintain, troubleshoot, and repair workshop machinery and equipment, with a focus on minimising unplanned downtime and ensuring the client's CNC and conventional machines remain operational so that we can produce, invoice, and deliver on time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • CNC Machine Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
    • Diagnose and troubleshoot faults on CNC milling and turning centres (electrical, mechanical, and control systems)
    • Liaise with OEM service agents and technical support when required
    • Perform first-line repairs to reduce costly downtime and external call-out charges
    • Interpret and work with CNC machine alarms, error codes, and diagnostic screens
    • Carry out preventive maintenance schedules on all CNC equipment
  • General Machine & Equipment Maintenance:
    • Service and maintain conventional milling and turning machines
    • Maintain welding and fabrication equipment (MIG, TIG, arc welders, grinders, etc.)
    • Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems
    • Manage maintenance of overhead cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment
    • Maintain compressors, coolant systems, and swarf handling systems
  • Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM):
    • Develop and implement a PPM schedule for all key machines
    • Maintain accurate maintenance logs and service records
    • Monitor machine condition and flag potential failures before they occur
    • Manage spare parts inventory and re-order critical spares proactively
  • Facilities & Workshop
    • Assist with general workshop maintenance (electrical boards, lighting, plumbing, etc.)
    • Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements relating to machinery
    • Conduct basic risk assessments on equipment and report hazards
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

  • Trade-tested Millwright (preferred) or Electrician with mechanical aptitude
  • Alternatively: N3/N4 Engineering or equivalent technical qualification with strong practical experience
  • Valid driver's licence (advantageous)
Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years' hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
  • Proven experience maintaining CNC machines (Fanuc or similar controllers advantageous)
  • Experience with conventional machine tools
  • Welding and fabrication equipment experience is an advantage

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Self-starter who takes initiative and ownership of problems
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to work under pressure when machines are down
  • Good communication skills — able to report clearly to management
  • Team player who respects the production environment
  • Punctual, reliable, and safety-conscious
  • Able to prioritise — knows which machine matters most to production output
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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