Shredder Operator — Industrial Plant Troubleshooter

Midvaal Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Shredder Operator in Cape Town. The role requires at least 3 years of experience operating shredders or similar machinery, strong mechanical understanding, and safety awareness. Responsibilities include operating machines, monitoring performance, and assisting with maintenance. Interested candidates should send their CV and certificates to the specified email address with reference MID601.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience operating shredders or similar machinery.
• Ability to understand mechanical and electrical symptoms of equipment problems.
• Strong observational skills and quick response to plant issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate shredding machines safely and efficiently.
• Monitor machine performance and identify abnormalities.
• Assist engineering teams with fault identification and troubleshooting.
• Perform standard operator-level maintenance including lubrication and inspections.
• Record machine data and prevent contamination.

Skills

Operating shredders or similar heavy industrial machinery

Understanding mechanical and electrical symptoms

Observational skills

Physical fitness and safety awareness

Job description

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Shredder Operator in Cape Town. The role requires at least 3 years of experience operating shredders or similar machinery, strong mechanical understanding, and safety awareness. Responsibilities include operating machines, monitoring performance, and assisting with maintenance. Interested candidates should send their CV and certificates to the specified email address with reference MID601.