Seamer Mechanic at Tiger Brands

• Seamer Mechanic is responsible for the setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of can seaming equipment to ensure optimal performance and product integrity . This role focuses on minimizing downtime, conducting preventive maintenance, and ensuring that all double seams meet strict quality and food safety specifications . The mechanic will work with specific machinery (such as Angelus or Continental models) and collaborate with production teams to maintain efficiency .

Key Responsibilities

• Setup & Changeover: Sets up and adjusts seamers to achieve correct double seam specifications during production runs and changeovers .
• Preventive Maintenance: Conducts regular inspections of belts, rollers, gears, and chains to repair or replace parts before failure. Owns and executes the Preventive Maintenance (PM) systems for all seamer equipment .
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues on seamers and related equipment (fillers, conveyors, etc.). Performs emergency repairs to minimize downtime .
• Quality Assurance: Performs manual and scope-based seam teardowns at required intervals, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify seam integrity and document findings 
• Overhauls: Dismantles and performs deep overhauls on seamers and gearboxes, reassembling them to OEM specifications .
• Documentation: Reports machine status daily, documents all maintenance activities in a CMMS system, and maintains records of parts usage and equipment condition 
• Collaboration: Works with supervisors, quality assurance personnel, and third-party technicians to resolve issues and improve processes.
• May assist in training junior mechanics and operators .
• Safety & Compliance: Adheres to all safety protocols (Lockout/Tagout and Try out), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and food safety plans (HACCP) .

Qualifications

• Education: N6 Mechanical plus trade test required. 

Experience:

• Minimum 2-5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in Canned food /beverage manufacturing .
• Specific hands-on experience with Can seamers (e.g., Angelus, Kobot) is highly preferred or required .

Required Skills

• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong knowledge of assembly, troubleshooting, and overhauling machinery. Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals .
• Precision Measurement: Proficiency in using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and torque wrenches .
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and pumps .
• Additional Skills: Welding/fabrication
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, attention to detail, ability to work independently and in a team, and critical thinking skills .

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Environment: Work is performed in a manufacturing plant setting with exposure to noise, temperature changes, and industrial chemicals .
• Schedule: Must be willing to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime as required .
• Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing. 
• Tools: Must possess and use personal hand tools .

Deadline:1st March,2026