Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers fit, install, examine, service and repair engines, agricultural and industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, except motor vehicle, aircraft and electric motors.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers - from R12 179 to R43 516 per month - 2025.
- A Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers typically earns between R12 179 and R22 434 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R13 800 and R27 541 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Fitting, installing, examining, servicing and repairing engines, machinery and mechanical equipment
- Oiling and greasing stationary engines and machinery
- Inspecting and testing new machinery and mechanical equipment for conformity with standards and specifications
- Disassembling machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs
- Examining parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear
- Operating newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs
- Recording repairs and maintenance performed
