Mechanical engineering technicians
Mechanical engineering technicians perform technical tasks to aid in mechanical engineering research, and in the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of machines, components and mechanical equipment.
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Mechanical engineering technicians - from R14 183 to R47 254 per month - 2025.
- A Mechanical engineering technicians typically earns between R14 183 and R24 978 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R18 323 and R32 805 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Providing technical assistance in research on and development of machines and mechanical installations, facilities and components, or testing prototypes
- Designing and preparing layouts of machines and mechanical installations, facilities and components, according to the specifications given
- Preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for manufacture and installation, according to the specifications given
- Monitoring technical aspects of manufacture, utilization, maintenance and repair of machines and mechanical installations, facilities and components to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with specifications and regulations
- Developing and monitoring the implementation of safety standards and procedures for marine survey work in relation to ships' hulls, equipment and cargoes
- Assembling and installing new and modified mechanical assemblies, components, machine tools and controls, and hydraulic power systems
- Conducting tests of mechanical systems, collecting and analysing data, and assembling and installing mechanical assemblies in support of mechanical engineers
- Ensuring that mechanical engineering designs and finished work are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions