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Shift Mechanical Technician-1

South Africa -Cape Town- Epping💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-29

Core

Provide technical support, maintenance execution, and continuous improvement for high-speed production assets in a nonwoven/converting manufacturing environment.

Role type

Shift Mechanical Technician (IC)

Builds

Maintained production assets and optimized manufacturing processes

Domain

FMCG / Nonwoven production / Mechanical Engineering

Required skills

mechanical fault-finding, problem-solving, reading mechanical drawings, hands-on maintenance execution, shift autonomy, continuous improvement mindset, data analysis, cost optimization, safety compliance, equipment rebuild/setup

Preferred skills

electrical/pneumatic systems knowledge, adhesive systems knowledge, project management, Lean manufacturing, LSS Yellow/Green Belt certification

Technologies

digital tools for performance tracking, dashboards, statistical data analysis

Responsibilities

Provide technical support on shift to engineering and operations teams; lead self and drive performance in maintenance execution; liaise with asset, operations, engineering, and quality teams; execute grade change activities; lead improvement projects for stops, quality, safety, and waste reduction; analyze maintenance costs and spend; review statistical data to support quality and OEE; develop work instructions and standards; ensure assets are maintained in a safe-to-operate condition.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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