TRAFFIC Western Cape

Technician: High Pressure Cleaning Equipment

University of Fort Hare

Job Description

Technician: High Pressure Cleaning Equipment

Cape Town: My client, a leading distributor of premium high-pressure cleaning equipment, is seeking to employ a Service Technician (mid-level/intermediate). This is an excellent opportunity to join a trusted and well-established brand, where you will play a key role in ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and servicing of high-end equipment, while also providing technical guidance and support within the team.

The purpose of the role is for the maintenance, repair, and installation of machinery and equipment across a variety of environments. The Technician will work directly with customers to minimise machine downtime and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently according to manufacturer standards.

The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and hands-on technician with strong fault finding ability, a proactive mindset, and a customer centric approach. A professional, reliable, and approachable personality is essential.

Responsibilities
  • 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

Job Status: Permanent

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$47,440/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Mathematics Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Speaking
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