Lead Packaging Maintenance Technician

Tongaat; oThongathi; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Tongaat is seeking a Packaging Technician at Maidstone Mill to plan and coordinate maintenance on high-speed packaging machinery while upholding safety, quality and cost standards. The role supports continuous production flow and involves maintaining DCS/PLC systems, calibrating instruments, and implementing process improvements.

The successful candidate will have a strong maintenance background in FMCG packaging, with leadership qualities and a track record of solving problems in a

Qualifications

• Grade 12/N3 with relevant Trade Test Certificate.
• Minimum 5 years in Production Maintenance in FMCG packaging.
• Engineering exposure in high-volume packaging equipment; sugar industry experience preferred.
• Experience supervising a high-speed packaging line is advantageous.
• Knowledge of health and safety and labour legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance on high-speed packaging machinery.
• Maintain safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale in Packaging dept.
• Undertake repairs during production to ensure continuous flow.
• Develop programs for new equipment and plants; maintain DCS/PLC systems.
• Calibrate instruments and maintain control gear to standards.
• Improve/ automate old manual processes; ensure compliance with ISO, HACCP, GMP, OSH & HSEQ.
• Shift work and standby duties on a rotational basis.

Skills

Maintenance planning

PLC/DCS

Instrumentation

Quality control

Leadership

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12/N3 + trade certificate

Tools

DCS/PLC systems

Job description

Tongaat is seeking a Packaging Technician at Maidstone Mill to plan and coordinate maintenance on high-speed packaging machinery while upholding safety, quality and cost standards. The role supports continuous production flow and involves maintaining DCS/PLC systems, calibrating instruments, and implementing process improvements.

The successful candidate will have a strong maintenance background in FMCG packaging, with leadership qualities and a track record of solving problems in a