Packaging Machine Technician: Maintenance & Optimization

SAB; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SAB is looking for a Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair and optimize plant equipment, ensuring high uptime and quality at minimum cost. The role involves participating in planning, performing planned and routine maintenance, and applying structured problem solving to root causes.

Minimum qualification is N6 or higher in Mechanical or Millwright, with SAP experience preferred. The position is on-site in a fast-paced FMCG environment, offering growth and stability within SAB.

Qualifications

• N6 or higher qualification in Mechanical or Millwright.
• Experience with FMCG maintenance desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in maintenance planning and ensure workloads meet required hours.
• Carry out planned and routine maintenance tasks safely and efficiently.
• Apply problem-solving methodologies (5 why, fishbone) to root causes.
• Assist and mentor operators on ATO and 5S principles.
• Ensure safe working practices and adherence to AB-Inbev policies.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

5S principles

Education

N6 or higher (Mechanical/Millwright)

Tools

SAP

Job description

SAB is looking for a Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair and optimize plant equipment, ensuring high uptime and quality at minimum cost. The role involves participating in planning, performing planned and routine maintenance, and applying structured problem solving to root causes.

Minimum qualification is N6 or higher in Mechanical or Millwright, with SAP experience preferred. The position is on-site in a fast-paced FMCG environment, offering growth and stability within SAB.