Engineering Technician

Greys Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Fitter and Turner in Gauteng, South Africa. The role involves providing mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a pharmaceutical environment. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience and be familiar with manufacturing and packaging equipment. This position requires the ability to work alternating shifts, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. Competitive market-related salary based on experience offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience with manufacturing and packaging equipment required.
• Ability to work on rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled mechanical maintenance and repairs.
• Execute planned preventive maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Education

Trade-tested Fitter and Turner

Additional technical qualifications in pharmaceutical engineering

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Packaging equipment

Job description

Job Requirements

Education & Qualifications:

• Trade-tested Fitter and Turner (essential)
• Additional technical qualifications or experience in pharmaceutical engineering (desirable)
• Quality-driven with strong technical skills and cGMP exposure

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in mechanical maintenance
• Pharmaceutical industry experience with manufacturing equipment:
  • Tablet compression machines (essential)
  • Encapsulation machines (essential)
  • Coating machines
  • Granulation equipment
• Pharmaceutical or general industry experience with packaging equipment:
  • Rotary fillers (essential)
  • Piston fillers (essential)
  • Sachet fillers
  • Blister machines (rotary and flatbed)
  • Labellers
  • Cartoners

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance skills
• Understanding of GMP, HSSE, and quality compliance standards
• Ability to work on rotating shifts (day and night)
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and safety-conscious

Job Duties

• To provide skilled mechanical maintenance and repairs while ensuring compliance with cGMP, HSSE, and departmental standards, reducing downtime, improving operational efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform skilled mechanical maintenance and repairs on manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Execute planned preventive maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Minimise shift downtime and improve changeover times to meet production targets.
• Practice good workmanship and maintain housekeeping of work areas, parts, and equipment.

Compliance & Safety:

• Follow correct dress code and use required PPE.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, in-process controls, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain housekeeping standards in all departments.
• Report any possible non-compliance issues (cGMP, safety, housekeeping, or security) to the supervisor immediately.

Performance Measures:

• Achieve daily production targets and breakdown repairs within set timelines.
• Meet OEE targets and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safety and compliance of all mechanical installations.
• Execute preventive maintenance plans, cGMP, and safety requirements consistently.

Working Conditions

• Shift Schedule: Alternating one week day / one week night.
  • Day Shift: Monday Thursday 08:00 16:30, Friday 08:00 15:30
  • Night Shift: Monday Thursday 18:00 06:00
• Shift allowance applicable
• Monthly preventive maintenance is scheduled on payday weekends

Salary: Market-related, based on experience

How to apply:

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