Service Technician Apprentice

Sealed Air Corporation; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging solutions is seeking a Technical Service Technician based in Spartan. The role involves installing specialized equipment, providing technical support, and ensuring customer satisfaction across Southern Africa. Candidates should possess a technical qualification, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• Recognized technical qualification as an Electrician or Artisan.
• Knowledge of mechanics and pneumatics plus PLC experience is advantageous.
• Valid code 08 driver's license and valid SA passport required.

Responsibilities

• Install specialized packaging systems equipment in industrial settings.
• Provide technical services and troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.
• Maintain customer satisfaction and manage spare parts ordering.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Technical qualification as an Electrician or Artisan

Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Job Description

Based in Spartan, the incumbent of this position will provide a full technical service function to the Technical Service team in the Service and Application department. The duties will involve assistance to the technical team on the following

Responsibilities

• The installation of specialized packaging systems equipment in industrial packaging market and food and consumer products manufacturing and process facilities throughout Southern Africa
• Technical services on planned maintenance in respect of all customer equipment with the possibility of working weekends and after hours
• Troubleshooting and dealing with any breakdowns of equipment
• Extensive technical liaison with customers on an advisory and diagnostic basis across a full spectrum of customer technical personnel
• Spare parts ordering, including administration of all necessary documentation and quotations/pricing of parts and services
• Stock take and control of spare parts
• Ensure that critical spare parts are maintained
• Initiating technical service reports identifying technical deviations and initiating necessary actions
• Ensuring customer satisfaction at all times
• Maintain a positive cost coverage
• Develop & boost cooperation and solutions with strategic partners, including service technicians and external customers
• The position will involve fairly extensive travelling throughout Southern Africa
  
  

Qualifications, Skills And Knowledge

• A recognized technical qualification as an Electrician or Artisan or in the process to complete
• Knowledge of mechanics and pneumatics plus PLC experience will be an advantage
• Experience in a related industry will be an advantage
• In position of a code 08 valid drivers’ license and valid SA passport
• High levels of energy and technical problem-solving capabilities
• Self starter
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work alone
• Ability to prioritize work
• Ability to work overtime and weekends
  
  

Requisition id: 51500

Relocation: No

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

• Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at [e-mail].
  
  

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