Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY:
Maintenance Technician 
Location: Silverton, Pretoria 

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS: 
1-2 years of experience within a Maintenance Technician role 
Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.

ROLE OVERVIEW: 
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for carrying out preventative maintenance and repairing machinery breakdowns, with a strong focus on pneumatic and hydraulic systems, while ensuring equipment is kept in safe and efficient working condition. The role also supports general factory maintenance, assists with vehicle servicing, and maintains accurate job cards and workshop organisation within a fast-paced production environment.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• Matric.
• 1-2 years of experience within a Maintenance Technician Role
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
• Good understanding of machine maintenance, including preventative maintenance.
• Previous experience dealing with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Previous working experience within a factory would be an advantage.
• Basic Forklift / Truck / Vehicle serving and fault-finding experience /knowledge.

• Repairs on factory machinery breakdowns.
• Preventative maintenance.
• Assess and prioritise repairs based on their level of urgency.
• Identifying potential breakdowns and promptly report them to the Manager.
• Ensuring the availability of sufficient repair parts at all times.
• Perform any additional repairs within the factory as needed, including plumbing, building tasks, servicing of forklift, and delivery vehicles as required.
• Assisting the mechanic to perform vehicle services.
• Daily updates of jobcards.
• Maintaining tool and equipment lists.
• Responsible for daily workshop housekeeping.

• Hard working. 
• Go-getter attitude.
• Willingness to learn.
• Positive attitude and approachable. 
• Energetic and highly motivated.
• Dedicated and loyal.