Are you a skilled Mechanical Technician looking to advance your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Join our team and play a vital role in maintaining, optimizing, and improving the mechanical operations of our production equipment. Your expertise will ensure production efficiency, quality standards, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.


What You’ll Do:


Maintenance & Optimisation

• Maintain and improve the mechanical performance of production equipment to meet production and quality targets.
• Adhere to health, safety, quality, and production standards at all times.
• Optimize processes through advanced maintenance techniques, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as the first point of contact for mechanical incident troubleshooting and basic verification checks.

Process Improvement

• Analyse and improve production processes using problem-solving methodologies and Open+ tools.
• Participate in and lead advanced problem-solving activities (e.g., PM Cards, IDA, UPS).
• Drive continuous improvement through a zero-loss mindset and implementation of Kaizen activities.

Team Development

• Build team capabilities and enhance technical knowledge of online processes.
• Coach and mentor team members in PM Pillar tools and methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share knowledge, improve team efficiency, and support cultural transformation through the Open+/IOS framework.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all quality, environmental, health, and safety standards (PMI and legal).
• Collaborate with quality teams to prevent incidents, reduce non-conformities, and enhance product integrity.
• Monitor and improve machine settings, troubleshooting lists, and technical process modifications in compliance with change management processes.

Sustainability & Safety

• Promote a proactive safety culture and adherence to preventive/predictive safety measures.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability practices, reducing losses and improving environmental performance.

Documentation & Training

• Complete and maintain accurate records for product traceability and equipment interventions.
• Develop and follow a personal training plan, ensuring alignment with the Qualification Matrix.
• Propose and implement improvements to standardized work processes.

Job Requirements:
Education & Experience:

• A Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering.
• At least four years’ experience as mechanical engineering
• Two years’ as mechanical technician in high-volume consumer goods manufacturing.

Technical Skills:

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• Proficiency in SAP, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Spare part and component revision expertise.
• Familiarity with industrial control technologies.

Competencies:

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• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proactive approach to integrating new technologies and controls.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members.

What We Offer: Join PMI, and you’ll discover a place where your ambitions can soar. You’ll have the freedom to innovate, the support of a collaborative team, and endless opportunities to grow. We’re committed to diversity and inclusion, and we take pride in our role in creating a smoke-free future.
If you’re ready to take on an impactful role with one of the world’s leading companies, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be a part of this exciting journey toward a healthier world!
PMI is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including those from designated groups in South Africa. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.