About the position
Machine Technician - Industrial Laundry Equipment
Salary: R38,000 per month
Location: Brackenfell (field-based servicing in Cape Town and surrounding areas)
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).
Desired Skills:
- Trade Test (Electrical and/or Fitting & Turning / Millwright / Electromechanical equivalent)
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a machine/equipment technician (industrial environment
About The Employer:
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.
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