Machine Technician

SUMMARY:
Brackenfell

POSITION INFO:

Machine Technician – Industrial Laundry Equipment

Salary: R38,000 per month
Location: Brackenfell (field-based servicing in Cape Town and surrounding areas)

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Machine Technician to install, commission, service, and repair industrial laundry equipment at client sites. This is a hands-on, field-based role requiring strong fault-finding across electrical and mechanical systems, with solid experience in inverters (VSDs) and PLC-controlled equipment (Omron and Delta).

The successful candidate will be customer-facing, safety-focused, and capable of working independently while delivering a high standard of technical service.

Key Responsibilities

Installation, Commissioning & Upgrades

• Install and commission industrial laundry equipment at customer sites (washers, dryers, ironers/rollers, finishing lines, conveyors, and related systems).
• Confirm site readiness, including electrical supply, water/drainage, ventilation, and steam/air where applicable.
• Configure machine settings and ensure correct operation according to OEM standards.
• Perform machine upgrades and retrofits, including control system and inverter-related improvements.

Service, Maintenance & Repairs

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections to minimize downtime.
• Service and replace mechanical components such as bearings, seals, belts, motors, couplings, pumps, gearboxes, and drive systems.
• Service electrical components, including contactors, relays, sensors, safety circuits, wiring, control panels, motors, and VSDs.
• Complete quality checks and conduct full testing after repairs.

Fault Finding & Diagnostics (Core Focus)

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical breakdowns using a structured troubleshooting approach.
• Identify root causes, carry out corrective repairs, and recommend preventative actions.
• Work confidently with inverters/VSDs, including parameter checks, resets, fault interpretation, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot PLC-related faults (basic diagnostics and I/O checks) on Omron and Delta systems.

Controls & Automation Exposure

• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and basic control logic.
• Diagnose faults related to PLC I/O, sensors, actuators, interlocks, safety switches, and sequencing.
• Assist with controller-related fault resolution and escalate complex programming issues when required.

Customer Support & Reporting

• Communicate clearly with customers regarding faults, solutions, and preventative recommendations.
• Complete accurate service reports/job cards, including parts used, time spent, and test results.
• Maintain good housekeeping, safe work practices, and professional conduct on-site.

Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• Trade Test (Electrical and/or Fitting & Turning / Millwright / Electromechanical equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a machine/equipment technician (industrial environment preferred).
• Valid Driver''s Licence (essential – field-based role).
• Proven experience with:
  • Inverters / VSDs (fault finding and commissioning)
  • PLCs: Omron and Delta (diagnostics and fault finding)
• Ability to work independently and travel to client sites.

Advantageous / Preferred

• Experience working on industrial laundry equipment (washers, dryers, ironers, folders/finishers).
• Strong electrical panel wiring and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with sensors, encoders, safety circuits, motor control, and industrial troubleshooting tools.
• Strong client-facing communication skills and service-oriented mindset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
• Solid electrical and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to interpret diagrams and technical manuals quickly
• Good time management and reliability
• Professional communication and customer service skills
• Safety-first mindset (lockout/tagout, isolation, PPE)

Working Conditions

• Field-based work across client sites in Cape Town and the surrounding areas.
• Overtime and occasional after-hours work may be required depending on service demands.
• Physical role involving tools, lifting, and working around heat/steam/hot surfaces (site dependent).