Process Technician – IM-Caps | ALPLA Group
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : January 30, 2026
About the Role
This high-RPM technical role manages industrial production data and ensures 100% compliance with global manufacturing and safety standards. Utilizing SAP for resource tracking and specialized Oracle production modules, the technician reduces operational risk in high-velocity packaging lines. Their expertise leverages data-driven diagnostics to optimize machine performance and ensures the technical reliability of the group’s international manufacturing operations.
What you will enjoy doing
- Provide first-line operational support to ensure that quality standards are maintained and production efficiency targets are met.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure proper and procedural start-up and shut down of machines.
- Ensure that colour and resin material changes are done as per the production plan.
- Ensure that closures are produced to the correct quality standards.
- Optimise and Monitor machine process parameters and cycle times to ensure that they are within the set guidelines.
- Do basic troubleshooting of machine processing, quality and technical issues
- Support changeover activities where required to do so.
- Execute daily, weekly and monthly machine maintenance.
- Do shift reports and ensure that shift hand over is done with all relevant information, including safety, housekeeping, process and other technical issues.
- Conduct routine quality checks of closures as per inspection plan.
- Capture downtime codes and reasons on the ProLink accurately.
- Investigate causes for machine downtimes while on shift and give a proper report.
- Assist the team with production tasks to ensure that the production targets are met.
- Ensure and carry out housekeeping activities to ensure high level of cleanliness of the equipment and its surroundings.
- Ensure the necessary process parameters are captured and records are correctly maintained.
What makes you great
REQUIREMENTS:
- Matric Certificate or equivalent
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- Knowledge of and insight into mechanical operation of machines.
- Knowledge of Compression moulding and processing.
- Post Matric qualification in a technical field
- Knowledge of and experience in set-up of machines.
- Experience in quality control testing.
- Experience in working in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience as an injection or compression technician
- Strong process-orientation and systematic approach
Career Growth & Education
An N3 to N6 National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is the required foundation for this technical track. Professionals can advance to Production Manager or Engineering Lead roles by mastering automated control systems and industrial IoT. Participating in specialized bootcamps in AI-driven manufacturing provides a pathway to senior leadership in national and global industrial sectors.
Salary & Financial Insight
Estimated monthly salaries range from R28,500 to R48,500, reflecting the high technical and safety responsibility in manufacturing. Strategic financial planning should involve a focus on building a robust retirement strategy and maintaining comprehensive income protection insurance for long-term security.
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