Vibration Specialist And Condition Monitoring Technician

Network Contracting Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 480 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable packaging company is seeking a Vibration Specialist and Condition Monitoring Technician to monitor equipment health using predictive maintenance techniques. The successful candidate will work to prevent downtime and extend asset life through vibration analysis and condition monitoring in FMCG environments. Relevant certifications and experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in condition monitoring within FMCG or high-speed manufacturing environments.
• Vibration Analysis Certification: ISO Cat III is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform vibration analysis on rotating equipment.
• Conduct thermographic and ultrasonic inspections.
• Compile detailed reports with corrective actions.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Condition monitoring

Data analysis

Precision shaft alignment

Education

Trade Tested Millwright / Fitter & Turner / Electrician or NDip / BTech in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Pragma

Maximo

Job description

Reference : NCM

KMa-1A reputable packaging company is looking to employ a Vibration Specialist and Condition monitoring Technician.Purpose of the RoleTo monitor, diagnose and report on the health of high-speed packaging and manufacturing equipment using predictive and condition-based maintenance techniques.

The successful candidate will support the Engineering & Maintenance team to prevent unplanned downtime, extend asset life and reduce maintenance costs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform vibration analysis on rotating equipment (motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, blowers, compressors).
• Conduct thermographic, ultrasonic and oil analysis inspections to detect early-stage mechanical or electrical faults.
• Analyze data trends, diagnose faults (unbalance, misalignment, bearing wear, looseness, electrical issues).
• Compile detailed reports with recommended corrective actions for maintenance planning.
• Perform precision shaft alignment and balancing on packaging line equipment.
• Maintain and update condition monitoring records in the plant's CMMS / EAM system (e.g., SAP PM, Pragma, Maximo).
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to plan predictive maintenance shutdowns.
• Ensure all work complies with safety, quality and HACCP / GMP requirements (if in food / pharma packaging).

Minimum Requirements

• Trade Tested Millwright / Fitter & Turner / Electrician OR NDip / BTech in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in condition monitoring within FMCG, packaging, bottling or high-speed manufacturing environments.
• Vibration Analysis Certification : ISO Cat III (essential).