Machine Operator
O'Brien Recruitment
- R Undisclosed
- Contract Intermediate position
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Sidwell
- Posted 14 Oct 2025 by O'Brien Recruitment
- Expires in 34 days
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Job 2624714
About the position
Machine Operator
- Location: Ibhayi
- Industry: FMCG Manufacturing
- Qualification: Minimum N4 Mechanical
Our client, a leading FMCG manufacturing company, is seeking a skilled Machine Operator to join their production team. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, hands-on technical ability, and a proactive approach to ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe machine operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate, monitor, and maintain production machinery and equipment.
- Conduct regular inspections to identify and address mechanical faults or irregularities.
- Perform setup, changeovers, and basic maintenance on machines.
- Ensure production targets and quality standards are consistently met.
- Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.
- Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to optimize efficiency.
Requirements:
- Minimum N4 Mechanical qualification (essential).
- At least 2–3 years’ experience operating machinery within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of production line processes and safety procedures.
- Willingness to work shifts or overtime when required.
Desired Skills:
- Machinist
- Mechanical
- Production
O'Brien Recruitment
About the agency
O’Brien Recruitment – what is our story and who are we?
O’Brien Recruitment has assisted in connecting the right candidates with the right clients since 1997. We love what we do and we are “POWERED BY PEOPLE” – making a difference in our candidates lives and watching their careers grow and develop is the reason we are in business!
Our Permanent, Temporary and Contract Recruitment Solutions unite talent with top employers across a vast range of industries, from FMCG; Financial Services; Call Centre; Retail to Publishing; Manufacturing; Legal and Hospitality. When you deal with O’Brien Recruitment you are dealing with a team of twenty professionals who are highly capable, knowledgeable and passionate about recruitment.
We pride ourselves on the ability to give our clients and candidates a competitive edge!
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