Manufacturing

Maintenance Technician

Fusion Personnel·South Africa, south-africa·Default
Manufacturingentry-levelDefault
-Closes Nov 12, 2026

A well-established plastics manufacturing company based in JHB North is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to join their team.Minimum Requirements:

Experience maintaining industrial or manufacturing machinery

Welding experience (MIG, TIG or Stick) for repairs and fabrication

Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts and mechanical drives

Experience with preventative maintenance and mechanical breakdowns

Plastics manufacturing experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Own reliable transport is essential

Must reside in or close to Randburg due to breakdown call-outs

Trade qualification advantageous but not essential

Perform preventative maintenance on production machinery

Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns

Carry out welding repairs and minor fabrication work

Inspect and maintain motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts and other mechanical components

Minimise production downtime through efficient fault finding and repairs

Respond to occasional breakdown call-outs outside of normal working hours

Ensure machinery is maintained in a safe and efficient operating condition

Desired Skills:

maintainence technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Plastics Technician

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Company

Fusion Personnel

Location

South Africa, south-africa

Employment

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Experience

entry-level

Valid until

November 12, 2026

Created

October 14, 2026

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