Machine Setter at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Senior EE position
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Bellville
- Posted 15 Apr 2026 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
- Expires in 30 days
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Job 2637136 - Ref 878000018790005
About the position
We are looking for experienced Machine Setters to ensure that production line equipment
operates efficiently, safely and consistently to meet required production output and quality standards.
In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, adjusting and optimising production line equipment, executing efficient changeovers and maintaining stable machine performance to support continuous production flow.
You will play a critical role in ensuring machines operate according to defined process parameters, supporting both production efficiency and product quality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Set up production machines according to SOPs
- Configure machines for correct product formats, packaging sizes and fill parameters
- Execute efficient changeovers between production runs to minimise downtime
- Ensure machines are correctly prepared before the start of production
- Adjust machine settings to maintain required production output and efficiency
- Identify early signs of machine performance issues
- Perform basic troubleshooting related to machine setup and process settings
- Escalate mechanical, electrical or complex faults to the Machine Technician
- Maintain critical parameters such as fill levels, sealing, torque and process settings
- Ensure compliance with GMP, safety procedures and 5S standards
Requirements
- 2–5 years’ experience in a machine setting or production environment
- Experience in FMCG or cosmetic manufacturing preferred
- Proven experience in machine setup, changeovers and adjustments
- Experience working in a GMP-controlled environment advantageous
- Matric / Grade 12
- Technical qualification (advantageous)
- Experience in cosmetics or FMCG production (advantageous)
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving ability
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Strong discipline in following SOPs
KNOWLEDGE
- Production equipment operation and machine setting principles
- Machine adjustment, troubleshooting and process optimisation
- Understanding of production processes and performance monitoring
- Knowledge of GMP, hygiene and safety standards
- Basic fault identification and escalation procedures
Desired Skills:
- machine setting
- production equipment operation
- machine adjustment
- gmp
- hygiene and safety standards
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
About the agency
Dedicated to the recruitment of IT professionals
Sabenza iT is a South African registered business focusing on Finance, Engineering, SAP and general iT recruitment. We have over 18 years' experience in recruiting in South Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia and have worked with a number of large companies offering the best service. We at Sabenza iT understands the changing market and we mold our services around each of our client's needs to offer a personal service. Sabenza iT has forged strong relationships with both Clients and Consultants by ensuring both parties get the most out of every placement. Our Head Office is based in South Africa and we have a satellite office in the UK so that we can keep in contact with expats who may consider returning to South Africa and so that we can offer our services globally for Consultants looking to go to South Africa and Consultants who are looking for opportunities abroad.
We at Sabenza recognize the difference it makes to maintain good client relationships and we are keeping our client base niche and manageable in order to give the best service possible. We have gained a good reputation in the market place and have built a very large network and database of consultants that we draw from for each role. We are able to send applications within 24 hours of receiving a role profile or spec. We use one of the best Database software tools available to keep our database up to date and very fast to search.
Sabenza iT does not only use job-sites, we headhunt and we use our network to find our clients the right Candidates. We have a strong Facebook presence and we have over 12,000 LinkedIn connections.
For further information, please visit our website www.sabenzait.co.za or call me at any time on Tel: 0330040131.
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