Maintenance Technician

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Maintenance Technician Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Electronic qualifications normal and phase N3 essential;
  • Mechanical equipment, electronics and gear boxes;
  • Refrigeration knowledge and experience would be beneficial;
  • Forklifts, mobile racking and buildings;
  • General maintenance and repairs;
  • Able to work under pressure and in sub-zero temperatures;
  • Fitting and turning background;
  • Able to work long hours, after hours and weekends;
  • Industrial refrigeration systems;
  • Maintain and update service, maintenance and repair schedules and records, files and registers;
  • Trouble shooting electronic components;
  • Computer literate;
  • Matric/Grade 12;
  • Code 8 or a PDP;
  • Own reliable transport is essential.

Requirements:

  • Trouble shooting electronic components;
  • Own reliable transport is essential;
  • Grade 12 (Matric);
  • Forklifts, mobile racking and buildings;
  • Electronic qualifications normal and phase N3 essential;
  • Mechanical equipment, electronics and gear boxes;
  • Refrigeration knowledge and experience would be beneficial;
  • Ability to cope under pressure;
  • Must have electrical and HVAC experience;
  • Self-starter;
  • Experience on bagging machines, Enflex machines, packaging machines, automated machines, sachet machines, onboard computer, pneumatics;
  • Ability to solve problems and find solutions;
  • Must be a team player, have respect for fellow colleagues;
  • Be able to work shifts and be available for standby schedule;
  • Have a valid driver’s licence.