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
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)
- 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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