About the position
A well-established printing and packaging manufacturing company, manufacturing cartons and inserts for the Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic and Health care markets requires the above to manage and oversee all maintenance and repair work done on major press and converting equipment working with Heidelberg Presses; Bobst Converting Lines; MBO Folding Machines with the OEM as well as any installations of new equipment for the plant.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- A minimum of Grade 12 plus a degree or diploma in Mechanical or Electrical, Packaging, or Materials Engineering or a related field is preferred for the role.
- Previous hands-on experience maintaining and repairing high-speed printing presses, die cutters, glue lines, folding machines and guillotines within a packaging manufacturing environment is essential.
- The successful candidate must have worked with and be familiar with major press and converting equipment (such as Heidelberg presses; Bobst converting lines; MBO folding machines). Must have experience on presses and dye cutters.
- Must have an understanding of mechanical/electrical schematics, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, as well as ISO 9001 quality management frameworks.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for general maintenance on the site as well as handling minor electrical, plumbing, small works, etc.
- Must have a strong understanding of Health and Safety requirements; ISO9001 requirements.
- Must have an understanding of processes in a packaging environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing and overseeing all maintenance and repair work done on major press and converting equipment, working with Heidelberg Presses; Bobst Converting Lines; MBO Folding Machines with the OEM as well as any installations of new equipment for the plant.
- Performing mechanical and electrical installation, preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairing high-speed printing presses, die cutters, glue lines, folding machines and guillotines.
- Maximising operational uptime, minimising mechanical downtime, and ensuring output quality meets strict manufacturing standards.
- Partnering with quality control, procurement, supply chain, and production teams to resolve root-cause failures and customer complaints as well as auditing of suppliers.
Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.
Desired Skills:
- Package Insert Machinery Engineer
- Packaging Lithographic
- Maintenance Machinery Engineer
