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Shift Mechanical Technician X3

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Cape Town

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ZAR 200 000 - 300 000

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Job summary

A global consumer goods company in Cape Town is seeking 3 Shift Mechanical Technicians. You will provide technical support to ensure operational efficiency while maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-speed production environments and relevant mechanical qualifications. A commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork is essential. This position offers a full-time role with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Healthy paycheck
Career development opportunities

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience on high-speed production equipment.
  • Qualified Mechanical Turner advantageous.
  • Prior high-speed production machine maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support on shift to ensure productivity.
  • Maintain compliance with all safety standards.
  • Support production by minimizing mechanical delays.
  • Analyze mechanical delays as part of cross-functional teams.

Skills

Technical support
Problem-solving
Safety compliance
Data analysis

Education

N4 and trade test (Fitter)
N6 or National Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP
Job description
Job Description

Shift Mechanical Technician x3 page is loaded## Shift Mechanical Technician x3locations : South Africa -Cape Town- Eppingtime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todayjob requisition id :

  • Shift Mechanical Technician x3##
  • Job Description
  • As a person, you're a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you.

You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story.

In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

Responsibilities
  • In this role, you will :
  • We are looking for 3 Shift Mechanical Technicians
  • to provide technical support on shift, development and control to the engineering team, so that the assets maintains the highest levels of productivity and profitability while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
  • Provide technical support to the Operations Teams on shift to ensure problem solving through a continuous improvement mindset and driving the highest standards in Manufacturing Excellent programs that supports effective rebuilds.
  • Provide data analysis for a key focus area through daily tier meeting reporting.
  • Main responsibilities :
  • Safety
  • Ensure compliance to all departmental and plant safety rules and regulations.
  • All non-conformances should be dealt with immediately all unresolved issues must be raised with Mechanical Engineer / Team Leader or Department Manager.
  • Follow the correct WSWP and Process Instruction for all tasks performed.
  • Carry out continuous improvement and process optimization to ensure safety.
  • Productivity
  • Support production within the Diaper, Diaper Pants and Femcare operation by providing shift mechanical support to the operations teams.
  • Carry out action plans as directed to solve problems thereby minimizing mechanical delay.
  • Analyse mechanical delay and resolve problems as part of cross-functional teams.
  • Participate in Asset product changeovers and minimise task tooltime
  • Support auxiliary equipment and utilities repair in case of fault / breakdown
  • Follow proper shift and information handover as per process.
  • Maintenance
  • To assist with maintenance activities on all mechanical equipment and installation.
  • To ensure that mechanical spares are available and ready for use when required or as directed.
  • To provide assistance with standardisation, recommendation of changes in maintenance policies, fault finding and problem solving.
  • Recommend spares requirements to the Mechanical Engineer / Team Leader / relevant Day Mechanical Technician.
  • Perform Planned Inspection (SAP or otherwise directed) routines.
  • Raise work requests for defects or requirementsHuggies.

Kleenex.

Cottonelle.

Scott.

Kotex.

Poise.

Depend.

You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world.

In fact, 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day.

We know that these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn't exist without our experts, like you.

We're also a team that truly cares about each other – kind of like a family but a productive and focused one.

Employee research shows that our team members comes to work each day with confidence and security in knowing that their safety will never be compromised.

We take pride in our ability to offer a healthy paycheck for a job well done and opportunities for our co-workers to develop their careers into new skills, roles, and schedules over time.

There's more than one way to create your future with our winning team.

; you just need to apply!

About You
  • You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.

You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference.

At Kimberly-Clark, we're constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.You'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

Requirements
  • To succeed in this role, you will need the following requirements :
  • Minimum of a N4 and trade test (Fitter) an N6 or a National Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience on high-speed production equipment advantageous.
  • Qualified Mechanical Turner advantageous.
  • Prior high-speed production machine maintenance or operating experience, especially on Diaper machines will be advantageous.

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To Be Considered
  • Click the Apply button and complete the online application process.

A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the .

Fine Print
  • And finally, the fine print...
  • For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.

When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise.

We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.

Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role's country only.

K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and qualification check.

Locations
  • Primary Location
  • Cape Town Epping Plant##
  • Additional Locations
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  • Worker Type
  • Employee##
  • Worker Sub-Type
  • Regular##
  • Time Type
  • Full timeFueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share.
Additional Information

Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them.

We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come.

To learn more about the company's -year history of innovation, visit .

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