Drill Rig Maintenance Technician (Millwright/Diesel Mech) at Pillangó Placements

• If you're an experienced Drill Rig Technician who is looking for a new hands-on role at a specialist mining and drilling operation in Secunda, apply today! This role suits someone who enjoys fault-finding, works calmly under pressure and knows that downtime is never invited to site.

Duties / Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves and pilot circuits.
• Test hydraulic pressure and flow, control contamination and resolve system faults.
• Repair boom, hoist, feed, rotation, mast and dump functions.
• Maintain mechanical parts including bearings, shafts, pins, bushes and linkages.
• Find and repair 24V electrical faults involving solenoids, relays, sensors and wiring.
• Service and repair diesel engines, fuel systems, turbochargers, cooling and charging systems.
• Investigate low power, overheating, stalling, leaks, vibration and abnormal noise.
• Maintain service records, engine-hour logs and preventative maintenance schedules.

Requirements

• Strong hydraulic fault-finding experience.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics.
• Mechanical, electrical and diesel repair experience.
• Background in mining, drilling, earthmoving or high-pressure hydraulic equipment.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Able to work independently and respond effectively to breakdowns.

Education

• Relevant Millwright, Diesel Mechanic, Earthmoving Equipment or Hydraulic Technician qualification preferred.
• Proven practical experience may be considered.

Soft Skills

• Practical problem-solver.
• Safety-focused and disciplined.
• Reliable, calm and clear in communication.