Hydraulic and Pneumatic Technician (new plant)

Job Description

Our client, an established steel manufacturing company based in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, is looking for an experienced Hydraulic and Pneumatic Technician to join its new plant maintenance team. The role focuses on maintaining the fluid power systems that drive critical production equipment across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  
• Diagnose and repair faults on pumps, valves, cylinders, motors, accumulators and actuators.
  
• Maintain hydraulic systems on presses, rolling mills, shears and handling equipment.
  
• Maintain compressed air systems, including compressors, dryers and air distribution lines.
  
• Install, test and commission hydraulic and pneumatic components and circuits.
  
• Fabricate, replace and pressure-test hoses, fittings and pipework.
  
• Monitor oil condition, filtration and contamination, and carry out oil changes.
  
• Read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic circuit diagrams.
  
• Follow lock-out/tag-out, stored energy isolation and PPE procedures at all times.
  
• Complete job cards and maintenance records accurately.
  
• Take part in root cause analysis to reduce leaks, failures and downtime.
  
• Be available for shift work, standby and emergency call-outs.
  

Requirements

Benefits

Our client offers a market-related salary, depending on qualifications and experience, along with medical aid, a provident fund, overtime and standby allowances, PPE and ongoing training opportunities.

Enquiries and Applications

Should you have any further enquiries regarding this opportunity, please email applications@morton-moore.com . Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, during which the position, client requirements and recruitment process will be discussed in more detail.

Recruitment and POPIA Disclaimer

This vacancy is advertised by Morton Moore, acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client. By submitting your application, CV and supporting information, you acknowledge that your personal information will be collected and processed for legitimate recruitment and employment related purposes in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA). Your information may be assessed against the requirements of this vacancy and, where appropriate and subject to applicable legal requirements, shared with the relevant client and service providers involved in the recruitment process. Applications are subject to the requirements and selection criteria of the client, and submission of an application does not guarantee an interview, placement or offer of employment. Morton Moore reserves the right, together with its client, not to proceed with or fill the vacancy. No fees will be charged to candidates for recruitment or placement services. Any employment offer will be made by the client and will remain subject to the client’s applicable employment, verification and onboarding requirements.

Requirements
Trade Tested / Red Seal Fitter, Millwright or related trade. Formal hydraulics and pneumatics training (e.g. Bosch Rexroth, Festo, Parker) is highly advantageous. Minimum 3–5 years' hydraulic and pneumatic experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Experience in steel, foundry, heavy engineering or a similar heavy industrial environment is strongly preferred. Strong fault-finding skills on high-pressure hydraulic systems. Understanding of proportional and servo valves is advantageous. Good understanding of the OHS Act and stored energy safety practices. Willingness to work shifts, overtime, standby and weekends. Valid driver's licence, clear criminal record and ability to pass a medical assessment.