Workshop Repair Technician (Mechanical) - Durban & Johannesburg
Professional Career Services · Durban, KwaZulu Natal and Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
A hands on mechanical repair role working on rotating equipment like blowers and compressors. You will strip, inspect, machine and reassemble industrial machinery at workshops in Durban and Johannesburg. If you are a qualified Fitter or Fitter and Turner with at least 3 years of experience, this is a solid opportunity with overtime and a salary of R20 000 to R25 000 per month.
About the role
Our client specialises in rotating equipment solutions and is looking for a Workshop Repair Technician to join their teams in Durban and Johannesburg. You will work in a workshop environment on blowers and related industrial machinery.
Your day to day work will involve stripping and assessing blower parts for damage, measuring bearing clearances with a DTI and feeler gauges, and doing general machining on a centre lathe and milling machine. You will also use hydraulic tools to fit gears, install pulleys and align vee belts, and operate an overhead crane. Inspecting and disassembling equipment accurately is a big part of the job.
To apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your trade test qualification and the apprenticeship you completed. The reference number VJ 17017 should be included in your application.
Requirements
- Trade tested Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner
- Must have completed an apprenticeship
- Matric
- Minimum 3 years experience as a fitter or technician, especially with compressed air or industrial rotating machinery
- Able to use measuring tools like a dial test indicator (DTI) and feeler gauges
- Familiar with compressed air systems and equipment such as rotary screw compressors, air dryers and filters
- Experience with pneumatic systems, valves, pumps and other mechanical systems
- Strong problem solving skills and an aptitude for diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues
Responsibilities
- Disassemble and assess damage on blower parts
- Maintain and assemble blowers
- Measure bearing clearances using a DTI and feeler gauges
- Perform general machining on a centre lathe and milling machine
- Use hydraulic tools to install gears
- Install pulleys and align vee belts
- Operate an overhead crane
- Disassemble and inspect equipment
Benefits
Overtime
Job details
- Organisation
- Professional Career Services
- Location
- Durban, KwaZulu Natal and Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Salary
- R20k to R25k / monthly
- Category
- Trades & Artisan
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a practical, hands on role so your CV should highlight the trade test and the apprenticeship you completed. List the machines and tools you have actually worked with, like lathes, milling machines, DTI and feeler gauges. If you have experience with blowers, compressors or pneumatic systems, put that near the top.
Because the job covers both Durban and Johannesburg, be clear in your application about which location suits you. In the interview, expect questions about how you diagnose mechanical faults and how you measure clearances. Being able to explain your repair process step by step will count in your favour. Also mention your overhead crane experience if you have it.
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