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Assembly Line Worker

Cape Town, Western Cape Crayon Technologies Ltd

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How you'll role As an Assembly Line Worker/Assembler, you'll be central to the manufacturing process, responsible for assembling products or components according to detailed specifications. Your role ensures that each item meets stringent quality standards before shipment or installation. You'll operate hand tools and machinery, maintain records, and collaborate closely with your team to meet production targets. What you'll do Assemble products or sub-assemblies by following blueprints or written instructions Inspect assembled products for defects and ensure alignment with quality standards Operate hand tools and machinery, ensuring safe and efficient use Test assembled products to verify functionality and troubleshoot issues Properly package finished products for shipping Maintain accurate records of assembly processes, materials, and any defects encountered Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals Follow workplace safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment What you'll need High school diploma or equivalent required Previous experience in an assembly or manufacturing environment preferred Ability to read and interpret blueprints, assembly instructions, and technical diagrams Familiarity with hand tools and machinery Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Physical stamina for standing and lifting items Ability to work effectively as part of a team
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Machine Technician

New Germany, KwaZulu Natal R90000 - R120000 Y Home Concept Furniture Manufacturers

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We are a leading national manufacturing company specializing in custom kitchens, headquartered in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and technically-minded CNC Programmer / Machine Technician graduate with mechanical knowledge and at least 4 years of experience.

As a CNC Programmer / Machine Technician, you will ensure that all machines operate efficiently to meet our customers' needs and expectations. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Installing and commissioning machines in accordance with design specifications.
  • Performing machine diagnostics.
  • Conducting servicing and maintenance of machines.
  • Providing conceptual and strategic solutions to solve problems.
  • Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential machine issues.

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter or Semi-Skilled Fitter in a manufacturing environment.
  • Technical degree or certification in mechanical engineering, industrial technology, or a related field is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.
  • Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Willingness to travel across the South African continent for work purposes.
  • Valid South African driver's license.
  • Flexibility to work odd hours to attend to machine breakdowns.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, please submit your application. If you have not received any communication regarding your application within 30 days, please consider it unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

  • Can you provide details about your previous employment that are relevant to this position, along with a brief description of your responsibilities?

Experience:

  • CNC programming and woodworking equipment: 2 years (Required)
  • Machine Technician: 4 years (Required)

Location:

  • New Germany, KwaZulu-Natal (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Machine Technician

New Germany, KwaZulu Natal R250000 - R450000 Y Home Concept Furniture

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We are a leading national manufacturing company specializing in custom kitchens, headquartered in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and technically-minded CNC Programmer / Machine Technician graduate with mechanical knowledge and at least 4 years of experience.

As a CNC Programmer / Machine Technician, you will ensure that all machines operate efficiently to meet our customers' needs and expectations. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Installing and commissioning machines in accordance with design specifications.
  • Performing machine diagnostics.
  • Conducting servicing and maintenance of machines.
  • Providing conceptual and strategic solutions to solve problems.
  • Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential machine issues.

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter or Semi-Skilled Fitter in a manufacturing environment.
  • Technical degree or certification in mechanical engineering, industrial technology, or a related field is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.
  • Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Willingness to travel across the South African continent for work purposes.
  • Valid South African driver's license.
  • Flexibility to work odd hours to attend to machine breakdowns.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, please submit your application. If you have not received any communication regarding your application within 30 days, please consider it unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

  • Can you explain how your previous experience relates to the responsibilities of this role?

Education:

  • Certificate (Preferred)

Experience:

  • machine technician: 4 years (Required)
  • CNC programming: 3 years (Required)

Location:

  • New Germany, KwaZulu-Natal (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Knitting machine technician

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape La Mohair

Posted 12 days ago

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La Mohair specializes in creating unique fashion garments produced in limited quantities, ensuring exclusivity. Each design is exclusive to La Mohair and new designs are introduced as garments sell out. Our collections are renowned for their uniqueness and quality, attracting fashion enthusiasts who appreciate distinct and limited-edition apparel.

Role Description

This is a part-time hybrid role for a Knitting Machine Technician based in Port Elizabeth, with some work-from-home flexibility. The Knitting Machine Technician will be responsible for operating and maintaining knitting machinery, performing troubleshooting, implementing preventive maintenance, and ensuring machinery operates efficiently. Daily tasks will involve monitoring equipment, diagnosing technical issues, and ensuring smooth production processes.

Qualifications
  • Skills in Equipment Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Machinery
  • Experience in Machine Operation and Troubleshooting
  • Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a hybrid environment
  • Previous experience in textile or fashion industry is a plus
  • Relevant technical or vocational certification in machinery operation or maintenance

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Erecting Machine Technician

Groblersdal, Limpopo Fempower Personnel

Posted 16 days ago

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Our client, a leader in the corrugated packaging industry, is seeking an experienced Erecting Machine Technician to join their team. This is a key technical role requiring a qualified and proactive individual to ensure the smooth running and maintenance of erecting machinery. This role will be based in Groblersdal and will be a permanent requirement.

The Key Responsibilities
  • Attend pack house visits and respond to technical call-outs.
  • Perform planned and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
  • Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on erecting machinery.
  • Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Provide professional technical support and represent the client company in all duties.
Minimum Requirements & Experience
  • Matric certificate (Grade 12).
  • Trade test certificate required – Millwright qualification (advantageous).
  • Minimum 5 years’ relevant technical experience.
  • Exposure to different erecting machines will be advantageous.
  • Strong background in PLCs, diagnostics, and fault-finding.
  • Willingness to work after hours and weekends as operational needs arise.
  • Valid Code 08 driver’s license.

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Erecting Machine Technician

Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Dante Personnel

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Minimum requirements:
  • Matric
  • Trade Test certificate (Millwright qualification highly advantageous)
  • 3 - 4 Years of relevant technical experience
  • Hands-on experience with various erecting machines (advantageous)
  • Strong background in PLCs, diagnostics, and fault-finding
  • Willingness to work overtime, after-hours, and on weekends when required
  • Valid Code 08 drivers license
  • Basic computer literacy

Consultant: Gillian Ngwenyama - Dante Personnel Mpumalanga
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Erecting Machine Technician

Groblersdal, Limpopo Fempower

Posted 22 days ago

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Our client, a leader in the corrugated packaging industry, is seeking an experienced Erecting Machine Technician to join their team. This is a key technical role requiring a qualified and proactive individual to ensure the smooth running and maintenance of erecting machinery. This role will be based in Groblersdal and will be a permanent requirement.

The Key Responsibilities:

  • Attend pack house visits and respond to technical call-outs.
  • Perform planned and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
  • Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on erecting machinery.
  • Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Provide professional technical support and represent the client company in all duties.

Minimum Requirements & Experience

  • Matric certificate (Grade 12).
  • Trade test certificate required – Millwright qualification (advantageous)
  • Minimum 5 years’ relevant technical experience.
  • Exposure to different erecting machines will be advantageous.
  • Strong background in PLCs, diagnostics, and fault-finding.
  • Willingness to work after hours and weekends as operational needs arise.
  • Valid Code 08 driver’s license.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Submit your CV by following the online prompts and apply online.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

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Knitting machine technician

R104000 - R312000 Y La Mohair

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Company Description

La Mohair specializes in creating unique fashion garments produced in limited quantities, ensuring exclusivity. Each design is exclusive to La Mohair and new designs are introduced as garments sell out. Our collections are renowned for their uniqueness and quality, attracting fashion enthusiasts who appreciate distinct and limited-edition apparel.

Role Description

This is a part-time hybrid role for a Knitting Machine Technician based in Port Elizabeth, with some work-from-home flexibility. The Knitting Machine Technician will be responsible for operating and maintaining knitting machinery, performing troubleshooting, implementing preventive maintenance, and ensuring machinery operates efficiently. Daily tasks will involve monitoring equipment, diagnosing technical issues, and ensuring smooth production processes.

Qualifications

  • Skills in Equipment Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Machinery
  • Experience in Machine Operation and Troubleshooting
  • Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a hybrid environment
  • Previous experience in textile or fashion industry is a plus
  • Relevant technical or vocational certification in machinery operation or maintenance
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Knitting machine technician

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape La Mohair

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Company Description La Mohair specializes in creating unique fashion garments produced in limited quantities, ensuring exclusivity. Each design is exclusive to La Mohair and new designs are introduced as garments sell out. Our collections are renowned for their uniqueness and quality, attracting fashion enthusiasts who appreciate distinct and limited-edition apparel. Role Description This is a part-time hybrid role for a Knitting Machine Technician based in Port Elizabeth, with some work-from-home flexibility. The Knitting Machine Technician will be responsible for operating and maintaining knitting machinery, performing troubleshooting, implementing preventive maintenance, and ensuring machinery operates efficiently. Daily tasks will involve monitoring equipment, diagnosing technical issues, and ensuring smooth production processes. Qualifications Skills in Equipment Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Machinery Experience in Machine Operation and Troubleshooting Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and in a hybrid environment Previous experience in textile or fashion industry is a plus Relevant technical or vocational certification in machinery operation or maintenance #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Sewing Machine Technician / Team Leader (Production / Maintenance Controller)

Durban, KwaZulu Natal Abantu Staffing Solutions

Posted 27 days ago

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Overview

Ensuring the overall operation and maintenance of sewing machines and equipment. Supervise, lead and control production team in accordance with the production plan.

Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12 / Matric
  • Certificate in Lockstitch Machines and Industrial Sewing Machine will be advantageous. Proven track record with experience in Industrial
  • 5+ years’ experience on a similar role.
Job Responsibilities

Sewing Machine Mechanic Responsibilities:

Tools and Measuring Instruments
  • Identify, inspect, use, maintain and care for sewing machinery and equipment
  • Select, use and care for engineering power tools, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems
  • Select, use and care for marking off/out equipment: routine shapes
Knowledge
  • Product and process knowledge
  • Proven track record with experience in Industrial sewing machine (Walking Foot)
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the uses and safety aspect associated with Sewing Machines and associated equipment
SHE
  • Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
  • Address workplace hazards and risks
  • Work safely and use safety equipment
Financial Control
  • Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
  • Detect and prevent fraud
  • Promote good corporate governance
Quality Management Systems
  • Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
  • Detect and prevent fraud
  • Promote good corporate governance
Customer relations
  • Interact with internal customers
Processes

Maintenance Process (Scheduled):

  • Transport tools, equipment and spares to the work site
  • Isolate equipment, perform lockouts and make the work area safe
  • Removing defective parts by dismantling devices, using hand and power tools
  • Adjust functional parts of sewing machines and control instruments by using hand tools
Mechanical Maintenance of sewing machines
  • Perform routine maintenance on sewing machines
  • Align machines and equipment and ensure that sewing machines are in good working order
  • Complete preventative maintenance requirements on all sewing machinery
  • Attend to sewing machine breakdowns
  • Identify root cause and locate sources of sewing technical problems by observing sewing machines in operation
  • Identifying defective parts by dismantling sewing machinery, using hand and power tools, examining form and texture of parts
  • Controls downtime by planning for and informing production of routine preventative maintenance
  • Responsible for identifying wear and tear in machine parts and placing order on time
  • Provides mechanical maintenance information to internal customers
Sewing Team Leader Responsibilities SHE
  • Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
  • Address workplace hazards and risks
  • Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment
Quality Management System
  • Improve employees awareness within the Section of Quality Targets and Objectives
  • Comply with the requirements of the Manufacturing Quality Systems
  • Achieve KPI targets
  • Produce highest quality samples as per Kanban, or written request
  • Monitor FIRST- OFF / LAST – OFF Production parts in conjunction with the Quality Assurance dept
  • Resolve quality problems, utilising previous experience as well as the technical expertise of the quality/control department
  • Assist the Quality Assurance Manager in performing Process Capability studies, FMEAs and new product FMEAs
  • Display the latest level of work instruction sheets
Policies and Procedures
  • Ensure implementation and compliance of Manufacturing Policies and Procedures
  • Comply with the Company Policies and Procedures
Financial Control
  • Participate in the Audit process
  • Adhere to Financial Policies and Procedures
  • Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
  • Detect and prevent fraud
  • Promote good Corporate Governance
Customer Relations
  • Communicate and liaise with internal customers
Supplier Relations
  • Communicate and liaise with internal suppliers
Process
  • Makes out requisition for raw material from stores as per daily production plan
  • Requests sub assemblies from Production Controller at cut parts department.
  • Ensures continuity of workflow at each workstation by visually checking that sub assemblies are available.
  • Monitors hourly output rates to ensure that production targets are met. Corrects any deviations and consults with the production supervisor. Motivates workers continuously of correct practices.
  • Trains new operators on the job whenever the occasion arises
  • Ensures that all electrical equipment is available by regularly inspecting equipment at the workstations
  • Ensures that workmanship of the finishing department meets quality standards by visually checking on products manufactured and correcting any deviations.
  • Ensures all job sheets are filled in correctly at the end of each shift for productivity calculations.
  • Reports daily to production supervisor on key performances areas such as labour productivity, absenteeism, progress against production plan, rejects, breakdowns and downtime.
  • Undertakes to work at other workstations whenever required to do so.
  • Prepare and counts stock monthly and enters stock sheets for production’s stock report.
  • Initiates discipline by informing production supervisor of poor labour practices such as late coming, unsafe acts and poor performance.
  • Ensure that rework is undertaken to defective parts and investigates the reasons and proposes methods to eliminate a re-occurrence.
  • Notifies Q.C and Despatch to move assembled parts whenever a batch is completed.
  • Makes suggestions to improve working conditions
  • Undertakes minor repairs to plant and equipment when the need arises.
  • Continuously supervise and leads production teams to achieve the production plan.
  • Monitor production outputs hourly and takes appropriate action to ensure production standards are being met. Reports output hourly to production supervisor.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the quality system requirements and product quality standards are achieved and maintained at all times by the production teams. Leads quality improvement efforts and enforces compliance from production teams. Responsible for quality reports on waste and rejects.
  • Plans and provides multi-skilling of production teams on a continuous basis.
  • Completes and submits production records hourly. Full explanation must be provided for not meeting production and quality standards. Production records must be properly maintained and stored.
  • Ensures start-up, running and shut-down procedures are adhered to. Reports any abnormalities to the production supervisor immediately.
  • Raises store requisitions through production supervisor for all parts required in production, also responsible for receiving of raw materials.
  • Machines and areas must be kept clean and tidy at all times. Finished parts must be stacked neatly to facilitate counting and product identification.
  • Ensures that all safe working procedures are adhered to at all times. Also endures protective clothing, shoes and glasses are worn correctly and at all time in designated areas.
  • Ensures that all safety devices on the plant are operating correctly
  • Monitors time and attendance daily.
People Supervision
  • Ensure an enabling climate/culture
  • Supervise the team to achieve work unit objectives
  • Plan allocation of labour within area of responsibility
  • Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
  • Obtain approval for and recruit and select employees in the area of responsibility
  • Conduct outcomes-based assessments
  • Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
  • Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
  • Resolve grievances and disputes
Competencies:
  • Welding experience
  • Identify, inspect, use, maintain and care for welding machine/torch.
  • Good Housekeeping skills
  • Product and Process Knowledge
  • ISO Procedures
  • H&S Procedures

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