Shift Mechanical Technician x3

Kimberly-Clark; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consumer goods company in Cape Town is looking for Shift Mechanical Technicians to support production in maintaining high safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a strong mechanical background with at least 5 years of experience in high-speed production environments. Join a team committed to integrity and continuous improvement, ensuring products reach billions of people worldwide.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Provide technical support to the Operations Teams.
• Carry out action plans to solve mechanical problems.

Skills

Mechanic Experience

Industrial Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Knowledge

Hand Tools

Education

N4 and trade test (Fitter)

N6 or National Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Shift Mechanical Technician x3

Job Description

As a person youre 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 this role youll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

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 requirements.

About Us

Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. You already know our legendary brandsand so does the rest of the fact 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know that these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldnt exist without our experts like you. Were 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. Theres more than one way to create your future with our winning team. Its all here for you at Kimberly-Clark; you just need to apply!

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

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 were constantly exploring new ideas on how when and where we can best achieve results.

Youll focus on winning with consumers and the market while putting safety mutual respect and human dignity at the center. 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. PC Literate

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 the meantime please check out the careers website .

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 roles 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.

Primary Location

Cape Town Epping Plant

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Mechanic Experience,Hand Tools,Industrial Equipment,Industrial Maintenance,Machining,Mechanical Knowledge,Assembly Experience,Precision Measuring Instruments,Schematics,Maintenance,Programmable Logic Controllers,Troubleshooting

Employment Type :

Full-Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1