Machine Specialist
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Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2–3 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
N6 in mechanical/electrical engineering
Millwright Trade Test
2-3 years' experience in an FMCG Environment
Provide specialist support to shift-based teams during operations
Assist as functional expert in problem solving
Provide guidance and advice on mechanical equipment, fault-finding, and failure modes
Carry out work during planned maintenance window per schedule
Partake in maintenance post-mortems to feedback problems
Update AWS per standard
Execute schedules and work arising according to plan with written feedback
Partake in cleaning, lubrication, and inspection per maintenance schedule
Carry out routine maintenance activities per schedule
Resolve problems uncovered during routine maintenance using appropriate techniques
Carry out running repairs on plant and equipment or support Shift Artisans
Assess problems and determine course of action during repairs
Complete administration tasks related to running repairs per SAP requirements
Apply correct problem-solving approach to resolve issues during routine activities
Call in additional resources or escalate to Engineering Controller when needed
Assist fellow team members to resolve problems on request
Partake in FFAs on request
Create or improve SWIs, SOPs, and maintenance tasks to close loop on issues
Operate in a safe manner and highlight unsafe work practices
Carry out housekeeping tasks and apply 5S principles
Carry out work according to work instructions and adhere to SAB policies
Skills
SAP
Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
About the role
The key purpose of this role is to maintain, calibrate, repair equipment, optimize Packaging equipment and associated devices to ensure availability and product quality.
Key roles and responsibilities:
Operational Support
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Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations
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Assist as functional expert in problem solving. This must be undertaken in support of the Process Artisan
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Where requested, Provide guidance and advice to the shift-based teams on mechanical equipment, mechanical fault-finding and correct responses to mechanical failure mode
Planned Maintenance
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Take part in maintenance planning meeting, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required
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Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the planner
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Partake in maintenance post-mortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities
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Update AWS as per the standard- incorporate medium term plan into maintenance plans
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Execute schedules and work arising according to plan and provide written feedback on follow on work
Routine Maintenance
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Partake in cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner
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Carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule
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Where problems have been uncovered during routine maintenance, these must be resolved using the appropriate problem-solving techniques.
Running Repairs
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On request, partake in carrying out running repairs on plant and equipment, or support the Shift Artisans in carrying out repairs
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When carrying out repairs, assess the problem and determine a course of action
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Complete the administration tasks relating to any running repairs that the Technician has carried out as per SAP requirements
Problem Solving
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Where problems have occurred during routine activities, apply the correct problem-solving approach to resolve
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Where required, call in additional resources to assist in problem solving or escalate to the Engineering Controller for direction
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Assist fellow team members to resolve problems on request Take part in FFA’s on request
Improvement
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Create or Improve SWI’s, SOP’s and maintenance tasks on an ongoing basis as issues arise to ensure that the loop is closed out to prevent issues arising
Housekeeping and Safety
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Always operate in a safe manner, identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected
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Carry out work according to the work instructions and adhere to appropriate SAB policies and procedures
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Carry out housekeeping tasks and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties.
Minimum Requirements:
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Minimum N6 in mechanical/electrical Engineering
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Millwright Trade Test
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2 - 3 years’ experience in an FMCG Environment
Additional information:
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Band: X
Legal
SAB is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short listing.
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