Job Advert Summary
We are looking for an experienced UHT Filling Support Technician with strong Tetra Pak expertise to support production operations at our Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) branch. The role focuses on training, technical support, and driving continuous improvement within the UHT packaging environment. The successful candidate will assist in optimising equipment performance, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring best practices in the operation and maintenance of Tetra Pak packaging systems.
Requirements
DEGREE
Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level
Business English: Fluent
Computer literacy (Intermediate)
Work in confined spaces
Work shifts/weekends/public holidays when needed
Competencies
Proactive and action orientated
Approaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively
Maintains high standards
Commitment and motivation
Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective
Communicates effectively
Apply expertise and technology
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct high level packaging machine fault finding
Support Technician: Maintenance with fault finding in the event when the Technician: Maintenance is unable to restore the machine to an operational condition within a reasonable time
Ensure modifications comply with standards
Determine causes of failures (fault finding)
Optimise control systems regarding processes and production lines
Provide technical and specialist support
Ensure continuous improvement and reduction of short stops
Ascertain root causes of short stops as per requirement of Plant Engineer (PLMS Meeting)
Present findings in formal manner to Plant Engineer and Maintenance Manager
Assist with implementation of preventive actions
Assist with preventative maintenance in ad-hoc situations, but not be responsible for
Improve Line Mechanical Machine Efficiency (LMME), Mean Time To Failure (MTTF) & Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
Improve skill levels of Technicians
Provide system specific training in accordance with the TetraPak methodology to Technicians: Maintenance; packing machine Artisan: Millwrights & Operators
Perform senior standby
Support Technician: Maintenance with fault finding in the event the Technician: Maintenance is unable to restore the machine to an operational condition within a reasonable time
Deadline:19th March,2026