Erecting Machine Technician

In brief

**Overview** This is an explanation of the Erecting Machine Technician role, which is being recruited by Abantu Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. The position focuses on the maintenance and repair of carton erecting machines at various customer sites. **What you will do** * Service, maintain and repair carton erecting machines at various customer sites * Ensure that machines operate efficiently through preventative maintenance, fault-finding, diagnostics and repairs * Conduct planned and preventative maintenance * Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out necessary repairs * Attend breakdowns and customer call-outs when required * Conduct regular visits to packhouses and customer premises * Minimise machine downtime through effective maintenance and fault resolution * Ensure machinery operates efficiently and reliably * Adhere to Health, Safety, Environmental and housekeeping standards * Represent the organization professionally when interacting with customers **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric * 3–5 years of experience in a technical, mechanical, agricultural or machinery-related environment * Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing machinery * Experience with different types of erecting or packaging machines will be advantageous * Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic abilities * Valid Code 8 driver's licence * Computer literacy, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook * Good interpersonal skills * Ability to interact professionally with customers at different levels * Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites * Available to work overtime, weekends and after hours when required * Able to work independently and manage own workload * Self-motivated, proactive and goal-oriented * Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities * Customer-focused with good communication skills * Direct carton erecting machine experience will be advantageous, but candidates with transferable machinery servicing and repair experience are encouraged to apply **Who should apply** An individual with a Matric qualification and 3-5 years of technical, mechanical, agricultural, or machinery-related experience, particularly in servicing and repairing machinery. The ideal candidate possesses strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic abilities, along with computer literacy in MS Office applications. They must be independent, self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented, and customer-focused, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of interacting professionally with customers at all levels. Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites, work overtime, weekends, and after hours when required is essential. While direct carton erecting machine experience is advantageous, those with transferable machinery servicing and repair experience are encouraged to apply. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/manufacturing/other-manufacturing/eastern-cape/erecting-machine-technician-id-7611256 Source: jobmail

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Driver's licence

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