Packaging Equipment Technician

SAB; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

SAB in Johannesburg invites skilled Millwright/Mechanical technicians to join our packaging maintenance team. You will perform maintenance and operation on machines, ensure safety, and repair plant equipment.

A technical qualification (N4 or trade test) and experience in FMCG environments are preferred. You should be proactive in solving problems, communicate clearly with operations staff, and be able to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum N4 Technical qualification or higher Trade test in Millwright/Mechanical.
• 2 years post-trade-test experience would be advantageous.
• Basic computer skills in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, healthy, risk-free working environment by following safety policies.
• Perform maintenance and operation on various machines, ensuring safety before tasks.
• Maintain and repair plant and devices at minimum cost while upholding quality.
• Optimise plant, process equipment and systems for compliance with SAB standards.
• Standby duty as per roster with minimal disruptions.

Skills

Problem solving FMCG machines

Technical communication

Training & mentoring

Waste reduction

Teamwork

Self-management

Root cause analysis

Data interpretation

Spare parts planning

Device literacy (tablets, laptops)

Education

N4 Technical qualification or higher

Trade test qualification in Millwright/Mechanical

Tools

SAP

Job description

SAB in Johannesburg invites skilled Millwright/Mechanical technicians to join our packaging maintenance team. You will perform maintenance and operation on machines, ensure safety, and repair plant equipment.

A technical qualification (N4 or trade test) and experience in FMCG environments are preferred. You should be proactive in solving problems, communicate clearly with operations staff, and be able to work with minimal supervision.