Instrument Technician: Beverages

Tiger Brands; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to optimize plant performance and ensure compliance with safety standards. You will be essential in providing technical support and training to operational teams, maintaining and calibrating control systems to maximize productivity and quality. This role requires a technical diploma and relevant experience in maintenance engineering.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in maintenance.
• Core knowledge of Maintenance Systems & Engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to shift-based teams.
• Install, maintain, and repair instruments and control systems.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance Systems

Engineering Standards

Education

Technical diploma/trade tested Artisan

Minimum S4/N6

Job description

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

You will play a key role in embedding maintenance processes within the organization to uphold the integrity of the plant. Working closely with operators, as well as electrical and mechanical technicians, you will optimize system performance while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. Additionally, you will provide technical support and training to team members, offering guidance to process operators on the operation and maintenance of instruments and control systems. Your focus will be on optimizing plant equipment and associated devices to maximize plant availability and product quality at minimal cost.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Operational Support – Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations, where requested assist as a functional expert in problem solving.
• Always ensure Plant availability of >95%
• Ensure all compliance standards are met
• Install, maintain, and repair instruments and control systems, ensuring they function correctly
• Calibrate and test equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues with instruments and systems, performing necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and calibrations.
  
  

Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Core knowledge – Maintenance Systems & Engineering standards
  
  

Experience

• Academic –Technical diploma/trade tested Artisan
• Minimum S4/N6 with at least 3 years’ experience
  
  

About Us

Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacture, market and distribute everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow.

Being a food company means we’re an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that’s why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.