Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers
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-skilledCheck your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers - from R12 179 to R43 516 per month - 2026.
- 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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- Gas equipment mechanic
- Gas mechanic and specialist
- Turbine fitter
- Agricultural machinery installer
- Agricultural machinery mechanic
- Construction machinery mechanic
- Engine or diesel mechanic (not in motor vehicles)
- Industrial machinery erector-installer
- Industrial machinery mechanic
- Metalworking machinery fitter
- Mining machinery mechanic
- Office machinery fitter
- Oiler, greaser
- Plant maintenance mechanic
- Printing machinery mechanic
- Ship mechanic
- Textiles machinery mechanic
- Livestock machinery installer
- Livestock machinery mechanic
- Machinery installer in paper industry
- Maintenance mechanic train and rail service
- Maintenance mechanic tram, metro
- Installation or service technician conveyor belts
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
