Sabenza IT

Machine Setter

Sabenza IT  •  South Africa (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description


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
Sabenza IT

About Sabenza IT

Sabenza iT Recruitment is a Level 2 BBBEE company with more than 23 years of expertise in Information Technology recruitment. Our team comprises 20 recruiters dedicated to providing top-notch services in recruiting for sectors such as SAP, IT Developers, and IT Security, among others. Sabenza iT is proud to be a wholly South African-owned company.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Natal, Cape Town, Gauteng, ZA
Year Founded
2013
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