Line Technician

Recruiter:

The Hiring House

Job Ref:

JHB000663/SM

Date posted:

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Line Technician to provide technical expertise on the packaging lines by conducting equipment set-up, adjustments, and preventative maintenance to meet all the standards for safety, quality and productivity. We have a permanent role in Boksburg.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities
- Assist in setting up and reviewing the Reliability Centered -Maintenance (RCM) process
- Optimise line performance by assisting in the set-up of machines
- Optimise line performance by conducting unplanned maintenance
- Conduct maintenance according to a defined procedure and schedule
- Support installations of new plant and equipment;
- Support the commissioning of new and existing plant and equipment
- Assist in training Line Leaders and Operators to achieve optimum machine operation and performance
- Reduce line stoppage by improving line performance and machine availability
- Identify opportunities to drive continuous improvement

Requirements
- A Millwright trade is required with an intermediate level of computer literacy.
- 3 - 5 years’ post-trade experience working with rotary filling and packaging machines in a FMCG environment is needed.
- Knowledge of ISO standards is required.
- The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, will have the ability to work independently, will have the ability to cope under pressure and display excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- The candidate will have good internal customer/ supplier relations and good teaching/training abilities.
- They will display excellent problem-solving skills and will work well in a team.

Please call us on 0100300127

NB: Should you not hear from us within 6 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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