Junior Maintenance Technician

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Job Title: Junior Maintenance Technician

Location: Johannesburg
Type: Permanent-Onsite
CTC: R25,000 minimum (willing to negotiate a higher CTC based on qualifications and experience)

Role Summary

Our client, a leading manufacturer of hotel amenities, is looking for a technically qualified Junior Maintenance Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will report to the Maintenance Manager and play a vital role in supporting the upkeep, repair, and optimisation of factory machinery. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a technically qualified individual, even with limited work experience, to gain hands-on exposure and grow within a dynamic production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Manager in maintaining, repairing, and optimising factory machinery.
• Set up machines for production runs, ensuring efficiency and minimising downtime.
• Troubleshoot and perform mechanical and electrical fault-finding.
• Support ongoing modifications and adaptations to existing machinery.
• Implement both preventative and corrective maintenance plans.
• Work proactively to reduce reliance on temporary fixes and ensure long-term machine reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Collaborate closely with production teams to resolve technical issues quickly and effectively.

Minimum Requirements

• Technical qualification (Mechanical/Electrical Trade Test, or equivalent).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Willingness to work with second-hand and modified machinery.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to take on challenges and contribute to long-term solutions.

Desirable (Advantageous but not essential)

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Exposure to machinery maintenance, repair, and setup.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices.