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Junior Maintenance Technician - Medical Media

Gauteng, South AfricaOn-siteIndividual contributorFound today
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A well-established medical media production and testing company is seeking a Junior Maintenance Technician to join its manufacturing team. This role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of production and processing equipment used in the preparation, sterilisation, and dispensing of medical culture media.

Minimum requirements for the role:

  • Previous maintenance experience having worked within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment is preferred but not essential.
  • Experience working with pumps, compressors, pneumatic systems, pressure vessels, or solenoid valves would be advantageous.
  • The company is happy to employ a recent N6 graduate in either Mechanical or Electrical, Electromechanical, or Mechatronics, or a related qualification with no work experience for the role, as full training will be provided.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and maintenance manuals is advantageous.
  • Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
  • The successful candidate should be physically fit and able to work in a factory environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of production and processing equipment used in the preparation, sterilisation, and dispensing of medical culture media.
  • Performing preventative and breakdown maintenance on factory machinery and equipment.
  • Assisting with the maintenance and repair of pumps, compressors, and air-driven systems.
  • Maintaining and servicing pressure vessels, including pressure cookers/autoclave-type equipment used in the cooking and sterilisation of media.
  • Troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic systems and air-driven dispensing lines.
  • Inspecting, maintaining, and replacing solenoid valves and associated control components.
  • Monitoring equipment performance and identifying potential maintenance issues before breakdowns occur.
  • Assisting with fault-finding on mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
  • Ensuring all machinery operates safely and efficiently in accordance with company standards.
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records and complete job cards.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

Desired Skills:

  • Medical Media
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Junior Maintenance Technician

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