Machine Setter at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Senior EE position
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Bellville
- Posted 09 Jul 2026 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
- Expires in 30 days
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Job 2642085 - Ref 878000021486773
About the position
Do you enjoy working with machines, solving problems before they become problems, and keeping production running like a well-oiled machine? If you love hands-on work and take pride in precision, then we want you on our team!
We're looking for Machine Setters who thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and know that every adjustment, every changeover and every fine-tuned setting makes a difference.
As a Machine Setter, you'll be the person who keeps our production lines operating safely, efficiently and consistently. You'll ensure every machine is perfectly set up so our products leave the line meeting the highest quality standards.
Your day could include:
- Setting up production machines according to SOPs.
- Configuring machines for different product sizes, packaging and fill settings.
- Performing quick and efficient production changeovers.
- Preparing machines before production starts.
- Fine-tuning machine settings to maximise efficiency.
- Monitoring machine performance and identifying issues early.
- Performing basic troubleshooting and setup adjustments.
- Escalating mechanical or electrical faults to the Machine Technician.
- Maintaining critical production settings including fill levels, sealing and torque.
- Following GMP, hygiene, safety and 5S standards at all times.
RequirementsEssential Experience:
- 2–5 years' experience as a Machine Setter or within a production environment
- Experience with machine setup, adjustments and production changeovers
- Experience operating production equipment efficiently
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Matric / Grade 12
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Great attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Team player
- Ability to work under pressure
- Highly disciplined when following procedures
Bonus Points If You Have:
- FMCG manufacturing experience
- Cosmetics manufacturing experience
- Experience working within a GMP-controlled environment
- A technical qualification
Desired Skills:
- machine configuration
- machine setup
- machine troubleshooting
- GMP compliance
- machinery diagnostics
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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