FMCG Plant Electrician — PLCs, High-Speed Packaging, OEE

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd.; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd. seeks an experienced qualified electrician to support maintenance on plant and packaging lines in a manufacturing environment. You will perform repairs, planned maintenance, and participate in scheduling to maximise uptime and product quality.

Applicants should have 5–10 years electrical experience, exposure to PLCs (Siemens S7), and CMMS/DMS familiarity. Overtime and standby duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified, trade tested artisan.
• Minimum N3 technical qualification.
• 5–10 years electrical experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG will be an advantage).
• Exposure to PLCs and high-speed packaging machinery.
• Computer literacy and exposure to CMMS (preferably).
• Knowledge of DMS and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to shift-based teams during operations.
• Carry out running repairs on plant equipment.
• Participate in planned maintenance and maintenance planning meetings.
• Ensure OEE targets are met and plant availability.
• Carry out reporting and administration to support engineering and production.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety and identify unsafe practices.

Skills

Siemens S7 PLC

AC drives and sequential control

Instrumentation/Pneumatic experience

Electrical drawings reading

Computer literacy

Problem-solving

Education

Minimum N3 technical qualification

Trade tested artisan

Tools

DMS

Job description

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd. seeks an experienced qualified electrician to support maintenance on plant and packaging lines in a manufacturing environment. You will perform repairs, planned maintenance, and participate in scheduling to maximise uptime and product quality.

Applicants should have 5–10 years electrical experience, exposure to PLCs (Siemens S7), and CMMS/DMS familiarity. Overtime and standby duties may apply.