Maintenance Electrician - Plastic Packaging

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician with a strong technical background in manufacturing. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems, ensuring minimal downtime while adhering to safety standards. Candidates with experience in plastics or FMCG industries are preferred, and a willingness to learn and develop is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience with FMCG preferred.
• Ability to work on hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical and mechanical machinery.
• Diagnose and repair breakdowns efficiently.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including weekend standby.

Skills

Technical background

Communication

Team coordination

Willingness to learn

Tools

PLC

HMI

Speed drive

Genset

TIG welding

MIG welding

ARC welding

Oxy welding

Job description

Our client is looking for a Maintenance Electrician to join their team in Airport Industria, Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and hands-on experience in maintaining electrical systems within a manufacturing environment. Experience in the plastics or FMCG industry would be highly advantageous. The company specialises in the production and packaging of goods using machinery such as Ulma, Omori, and Terioka, and requires a reliable, skilled technician to ensure maximum equipment uptime and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical machinery and equipment
  
  
• Diagnose and repair breakdowns efficiently to minimize downtime
  
  
• Perform preventative maintenance, including weekend standby when necessary
  
  
• Weld using TIG, MIG, ARC, and Oxy methods
  
  
• Operate and maintain FMCG packing machines (e.g. Ulma / Omori / Terioka)
  
  
• Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, and PLC systems
  
  
• Set and adjust HMI systems and speed drives
  
  
• Carry out general factory and production line maintenance
  
  
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete relevant paperwork
  
  
• Adhere to ISO 22000 health and safety standards
  
  
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and work ethic
  
  

Requirements:

• Technical background with at least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
  
  
• Exposure to plastics or FMCG industries preferred
  
  
• Strong communication and team coordination skills
  
  
• Willingness to learn and develop further technical expertise
  
  
• Ability to lead or work within a team during repairs and installations
  
  
• PLC, HMI, speed drive, and genset experience
  
  
• Must be available for standby and weekend maintenance as needed
  
  

Benefits:

• Salary: negotiable.

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• Maintenance Electrician - Plastic Packaging
• Maintenance Electrician - Plastic Packaging
• Maintenance Electrician - Plastic Packaging