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Maintenance Technician (Mechanical & Electrical)

R 15 000 - R 30 000 a month
Private person
Durban Full-day Full-time

Description:

A well-established injection moulding company in Westmead, Pinetown is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician with strong mechanical and electrical skills to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical Maintenance (Primary Focus):

  • Perform hands-on electrical maintenance on injection moulding machines, control panels, and plant equipment

  • Conduct fault-finding, repairs, and troubleshooting of electrical systems

  • Ensure all electrical installations and machinery comply with legal requirements

  • Maintain electrical safety systems, inspections, and statutory records

Mechanical Maintenance (Secondary Focus):

  • Assist with mechanical maintenance and repairs on plant machinery as required

  • Execute preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime

Legal & Compliance:

  • Act as the company’s GMR 2.1 Appointed Person

  • Ensure compliance with OHS Act, Machinery Regulations, and electrical standards

  • Maintain statutory registers, inspection records, and compliance documentation

Operational Support:

  • Support production teams to improve machine efficiency and reliability

  • Assist with risk assessments, safety audits, and toolbox talks

  • Provide hands-on technical guidance to maintenance staff and contractors

Personal Attributes:

  • Practical, hands-on problem solver with strong electrical skills

  • Safety-conscious, reliable, and proactive

  • Good communication and teamwork abilities

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Requirements:

A well-established injection moulding company in Westmead, Pinetown is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician with strong mechanical and electrical skills to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical Maintenance (Primary Focus):

  • Perform hands-on electrical maintenance on injection moulding machines, control panels, and plant equipment

  • Conduct fault-finding, repairs, and troubleshooting of electrical systems

  • Ensure all electrical installations and machinery comply with legal requirements

  • Maintain electrical safety systems, inspections, and statutory records

Mechanical Maintenance (Secondary Focus):

  • Assist with mechanical maintenance and repairs on plant machinery as required

  • Execute preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime

Legal & Compliance:

  • Act as the company’s GMR 2.1 Appointed Person

  • Ensure compliance with OHS Act, Machinery Regulations, and electrical standards

  • Maintain statutory registers, inspection records, and compliance documentation

Operational Support:

  • Support production teams to improve machine efficiency and reliability

  • Assist with risk assessments, safety audits, and toolbox talks

  • Provide hands-on technical guidance to maintenance staff and contractors

Personal Attributes:

  • Practical, hands-on problem solver with strong electrical skills

  • Safety-conscious, reliable, and proactive

  • Good communication and teamwork abilities

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

  • Perform hands-on electrical maintenance on injection moulding machines, control panels, and plant equipment

  • Conduct fault-finding, repairs, and troubleshooting of electrical systems

  • Ensure all electrical installations and machinery comply with legal requirements

  • Maintain electrical safety systems, inspections, and statutory records

  • Assist with mechanical maintenance and repairs on plant machinery as required

  • Execute preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime

  • Act as the company’s GMR 2.1 Appointed Person

  • Ensure compliance with OHS Act, Machinery Regulations, and electrical standards

  • Maintain statutory registers, inspection records, and compliance documentation

  • Support production teams to improve machine efficiency and reliability

  • Assist with risk assessments, safety audits, and toolbox talks

  • Provide hands-on technical guidance to maintenance staff and contractors

  • Practical, hands-on problem solver with strong electrical skills

  • Safety-conscious, reliable, and proactive

  • Good communication and teamwork abilities

Minimum Requirements:

  • Mechanical Engineering qualification – N5 or higher

  • Electrician qualification trade-tested

  • Hands-on experience in electrical maintenance and fault-finding

  • Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

  • Willing and eligible to be appointed as GMR 2.1 Responsible Person

  • Knowledge of OHS Act, Machinery Regulations, and electrical safety standards

  • Injection moulding factory experience is advantageous

  • COC accreditation is advantageous
  • Mechanical Engineering qualification – N5 or higher

  • Electrician qualification trade-tested

  • Hands-on experience in electrical maintenance and fault-finding

  • Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

  • Willing and eligible to be appointed as GMR 2.1 Responsible Person

  • Knowledge of OHS Act, Machinery Regulations, and electrical safety standards

  • Injection moulding factory experience is advantageous

  • COC accreditation is advantageous

Minimum Requirements:

  • Mechanical Engineering qualification – N5 or higher

  • Electrician qualification trade-tested

  • Hands-on experience in electrical maintenance and fault-finding

  • Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

  • Willing and eligible to be appointed as GMR 2.1 Responsible Person

  • Knowledge of OHS Act, Machinery Regulations, and electrical safety standards

  • Injection moulding factory experience is advantageous

  • COC accreditation is advantageous
31 Jan 2026;   from: careers24.com

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