Technician In Training – Mechanical or Control & Instrumentation

About the role

The Technician In Training (TIT) programme offers an entry‑level, hands‑on engineering position where you will develop specialist expertise in either Mechanical Engineering or Control & Instrumentation. You will work directly on specialised plant equipment, diagnose faults, perform repairs and grow into a recognised technical specialist within Central Engineering.

Key responsibilities

• Complete all assessments, projects and training interventions within the TIT development programme.
• Analyse equipment performance trends to spot deteriorating conditions and emerging faults.
• Conduct hands‑on fault‑finding, strip‑down, inspection, repair, component replacement, testing and recommissioning of specialised plant equipment.
• Develop deep knowledge in either mechanical systems (levellers, slitters, mandrels, uncoilers, coilers, hydraulic systems) or control & instrumentation systems (gauges, strip‑centring equipment).
• Support artisans and maintenance teams with technical troubleshooting and diagnostic assistance.
• Participate in planned and breakdown maintenance activities on assigned equipment.
• Apply Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to investigate recurring failures and propose sustainable solutions.
• Document repair actions, findings and improvement recommendations while maintaining accurate technical records.
• Contribute to equipment reliability, continuous improvement and preventative maintenance initiatives.

Required profile

• Entry‑level candidate with a strong interest in hands‑on engineering.
• Willingness to learn and develop specialist expertise in a chosen technical stream.
• Ability to work safely and follow Quality Management System and Occupational Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong analytical mindset for equipment performance analysis and fault diagnosis.

Required skills

• Mechanical equipment knowledge (levellers, slitters, mandrels, uncoilers, coilers, hydraulic systems).
• Control & instrumentation knowledge (specialised instrumentation, gauges, strip‑centring equipment).
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodology.
• Hands‑on fault‑finding, repair and testing techniques.
• Equipment performance trend analysis.
• Technical documentation and record‑keeping.
• Adherence to Quality Management System and Occupational Health & Safety standards.