Mapinga Premium Foods Ltd is looking for an experienced, hands-on, and technically skilled Senior Technical Operator – Mechanical to join our operations team.

In this role, you will support the reliable operation of production machinery, execute preventive maintenance activities, identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues, and actively contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement across production operations.

Core Focus Areas

• Machine Operation & Maintenance
• Preventive Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
• Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
• Process & Continuous Improvement
• Quality & Workplace Safety
• Technical Documentation & Reporting
• Teamwork & Collaboration

Requirements & Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Education: Diploma or degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of quality control or food safety experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Industry Standards: Practical experience implementing and enforcing ISO 22000 or ISO 9001; HACCP knowledge is essential.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Good understanding of GMP, GHP, product traceability, and laboratory testing.
• Practical understanding of equipment maintenance, safety procedures, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, and 5S.
• Bonus: Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Candidate Profile & Key Competencies

• Demonstrates strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and documentation capabilities.
• Strong team spirit and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• High adaptability and willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

• Support the reliable operation of production machinery
• Execute preventive maintenance activities
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues
• Actively contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement across production operations
• Machine Operation & Maintenance
• Preventive Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
• Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
• Process & Continuous Improvement
• Quality & Workplace Safety
• Technical Documentation & Reporting
• Teamwork & Collaboration

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Root Cause Analysis
• 5 Whys
• 5S
• Lean manufacturing
• Continuous improvement methodologies
• Technical problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Reporting capabilities
• Documentation capabilities
• Team spirit
• Adaptability
• GMP
• GHP
• Product traceability
• Laboratory testing

• Diploma or degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of quality control or food safety experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Practical experience implementing and enforcing ISO 22000 or ISO 9001
• HACCP knowledge is essential
• Good understanding of GMP, GHP, product traceability, and laboratory testing
• Practical understanding of equipment maintenance, safety procedures, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, and 5S
• Bonus: Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and documentation capabilities
• Strong team spirit and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• High adaptability and willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays