Shift Mechanical Tech Role at Kimberly-Clark

• We are looking for a Shift Mechanical Technician to provide technical support on shift, development and control to the engineering team, so that the assets maintains the highest levels of productivity and profitability while maintaining high safety and quality standards. Provide technical support to the Operations Teams on shift 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.

Main responsibilities: 

Safety

• Ensure compliance to all departmental and plant safety rules and regulations.  All non-conformances should be dealt with immediately all unresolved issues must be raised with Mechanical Engineer/ Team Leader or Department Manager.  Follow the correct WSWP and Process Instruction for all tasks performed. Carry out continuous improvement and process optimization to ensure safety.

Productivity

• Support production within the Diaper, Diaper Pants and Femcare operation by providing shift mechanical support to the operations teams.
• Carry out action plans as directed to solve problems thereby minimizing mechanical delay.
• Analyse mechanical delay and resolve problems as part of cross-functional teams.
• Participate in Asset product changeovers and minimise task tooltime
• Support auxiliary equipment and utilities repair in case of fault/ breakdown
• Follow proper shift and information handover as per process

Maintenance

• To assist with maintenance activities on all mechanical equipment and installation.
• To ensure that mechanical spares are available and ready for use when required or as directed.
• To provide assistance with standardisation, recommendation of changes in maintenance policies, fault finding and problem solving.
• Recommend spares requirements to the Mechanical Engineer/ Team Leader/ relevant Day Mechanical Technician
• Perform Planned Inspection (SAP or otherwise directed) routines.
• Raise work requests for defects or requirements

About You

• You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
• You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.

You’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following requirements: 

• Minimum of a N4 and trade test (Fitter) an N6 or a National Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience on high-speed production equipment advantageous.
• Qualified Mechanical Turner advantageous.
• Prior high-speed production machine maintenance or operating experience, especially on Diaper machines will be advantageous. PC Literate

Deadline:2nd February,2026