Technician: High Pressure Cleaning Equipment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnose and repair machinery, including hydraulic and electrical systems
• Set up and calibrate new and existing equipment, ensuring it operates according to manufacturer instructions
• Assess faulty equipment using in-field experience to successfully identify and resolve problems
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations to ensure a secure working environment
• Record maintenance activities, machine performance data, and repair logs accurately
• Communicate with customers in a comprehensive and honest manner and produce basic reports
• Work collaboratively with the customer base to optimise machine repair time and efficiency
• Operate across multiple environments, including marine, heavy industrial, pig and poultry farms, small industry, and dairies
• Comply with industry-specific HACCP and safety protocols, including undergoing inductions, passing drug tests, and health tests where required

Criteria

• Proven track record in a similar technical role e.g. water purification, compressors, pumps, or related industries
• Matric or equivalent qualification
• Certification in industrial technology or a related mechanical field preferred
• Proven experience as a machine technician or in a similar maintenance role within a manufacturing or maintenance environment
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, hydraulics, electrical and electronics
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and electrical schematics
• Strong problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail
• Valid EB driver's license
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills in both Afrikaans and English, written and verbal
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift heavy items 40kg+, work at heights ladders 6m+, operate in high noise environments, and work around machinery