Field Service Technician (Beverage Packaging)

Morton Moore Financial Services; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 725,000 - 837,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Morton Moore Financial Services is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to support beverage packaging machinery at customer sites in Gauteng. This hands-on role requires strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding, commissioning experience and the ability to work independently in demanding production environments.

You will install, service and repair equipment, read electrical schematics, work with PLCs, and travel to sites with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding abilities.
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery is advantageous.
• Reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, inspect, service, troubleshoot and repair beverage packaging machinery at customer sites.
• Provide technical support on selected beverage processing equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and control faults accurately.
• Conduct equipment condition audits and recommend preventative maintenance or performance improvements.
• Record working hours, travel, and site activities per company procedures.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

PLC knowledge

Reading diagrams

Communication

Education

N4 technical qualification

Millwright trade test

Job description

Our client, an established supplier of industrial packaging and processing equipment, is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to support customers within the beverage sector. This is a hands-on, field-based position requiring strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding abilities, commissioning experience and the ability to work independently in demanding production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, inspect, service, troubleshoot and repair beverage packaging machinery at customer sites.
• Provide technical support on selected beverage processing equipment where required.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and equipment control faults accurately and efficiently.
• Conduct equipment condition audits and recommend preventative maintenance or performance improvements.
• Support the installation, relocation, refurbishment and upgrading of industrial machinery.
• Assist with equipment setup, alignment, testing and production ramp-up during commissioning projects.
• Work closely with senior technicians, project managers and customer technical teams during installations and service interventions.
• Identify and communicate technical risks, project delays and additional work requirements.
• Provide technical and operational training to customer operators, maintenance staff and production personnel.
• Promote the correct and safe operation of machinery and appropriate preventative maintenance practices.
• Act as the company’s professional on-site representative during customer visits.
• Conduct pre-job briefings and post-job feedback sessions with relevant customer personnel.
• Complete accurate service reports detailing work performed, equipment condition, spare parts requirements and recommended follow-up actions.
• Record working hours, travel, expenses and site activities in accordance with company procedures.
• Comply with all company and customer health, safety and operational requirements.

Requirements

• An N4 technical qualification or an equivalent recognised technical qualification.
• A qualified Millwright trade test or an equivalent electrical or mechanical trade qualification would be preferred.
• A minimum of three to five years’ experience within the beverage, packaging or industrial machinery sector.
• Proven experience working on beverage production or packaging lines would be highly advantageous.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled industrial machinery would be advantageous.
• The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic systems and basic hydraulic systems.
• Strong communication, customer service, problem-solving and administrative skills.
• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel frequently, work after hours and attend breakdowns or project installations when required.

Benefits

• R65 000 to R75 000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience
• medical aid and provident fund benefits