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Day Mechanical Technician X4

Kimberly-Clark


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Day Mechanical Technician X4

Job Description

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies Kleenex Cottonelle Scott Kotex Poise Depend and Kimberly-Clark Professional. At Kimberly-Clark its all here for youinnovation growth and the chance to make a real impact.

Youre not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because were out to create Better Care for a Better World and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here youll bring your professional expertise talent and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic ground-breaking this role youll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

We are looking for four Day Mechanical Technicians. Provide technical support development and control to the engineering team so that the assets maintain the highest levels of productivity and profitability while maintaining high safety and quality levels. Provide technical support to the Operations Teams to ensure problem solving through a continuous improvement mindset and driving the highest standards in Manufacturing Excellent programs that supports effective rebuilds. Provide data analysis for a key focus area through daily tier meeting reporting. Grade change execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure assets are maintained in a Safe to operate condition at all times while promoting safe working practices to meet all Plant safety and housekeeping objectives.

Manage mechanical maintenance technician resources to ensure sufficient support during grade changes scheduled and breakdown maintenance.

Ensure use of SAP PM System to ensure accurate data is maintained on the reliability and maintenance of the mill equipment

Execution of good maintenance practices to ensure reliability of equipment in allocated sections and continuously seek innovative solutions and lead by example as well as benchmarking of solutions to improve cost and MTBF

Provide engineering knowledge and support for the solution of Plant daily operating problems

Formulate develop and drive areas of improvement within specific process areas supported by digital analysis and dashboards to deliver improved costs and quality.

Review of statistical data to support quality and OEE

Support analysis of maintenance cost and spend to delivery and improve $/SU

Effective management execution and delivery of grade change activity across the assets.

Track and action top maintenance expense and downtime contributors to drive down cost and reduce downtime.

Participate in the role out and development of improvement projects in specific focus areas.

Lead improvement on various assets in the Mill that will improve stops quality safety ROO and waste.

To succeed in this role you will need the following qualifications:

Minimum of a trade (Fitter & Turner or Fitter) with N4 and 3-5 Years FMCG experience

National Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least 2 Years FMCG experience

Working knowledge of electrical and pneumatic systems and Adhesive systems (advantage).

Able to use and understand mechanical drawings

Lean Manufacturing and process Improvement an added advantage

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

And finally the fine print.


For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity age pregnancy genetic information citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of local policies.

Primary Location
Cape Town Epping Plant

Additional Locations

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Time Type
Full time

Required Experience:

IC


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Since 1872, we’ve had the foresight to find new ways to make lives better. From creating new categories to starting new conversations, we are constantly innovating our products and our practices to serve and care for the ever-changing needs of the people we touch at all stages.

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