Johannesburg: Condition Monitoring Technician

Key Responsibilities Perform vibration analysis on rotating equipment (motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, blowers, compressors). Conduct thermographic, ultrasonic and oil analysis inspections to detect early-stage mechanical or electrical faults. Analyse data trends, diagnose faults (unbalance, misalignment, bearing wear, looseness, electrical issues). Compile detailed reports with recommended corrective actions for maintenance planning. Perform precision shaft alignment and balancing on packaging line equipment. Maintain and update condition monitoring records in the plants CMMS / EAM system (e.g., SAP PM, Pragma, Maximo). Collaborate with engineering and production teams to plan predictive maintenance shutdowns. Ensure all work complies with safety, quality and HACCP/GMP requirements (if in food/pharma packaging). Minimum Requirements Trade Tested Millwright / Fitter & Turner / Electrician OR NDip/BTech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. Minimum 35 years experience in condition monitoring within FMCG, packaging, bottling or high-speed manufacturing environments . Vibration Analysis Certification : ISO Cat I or II (essential). Thermography Level 1 and/or Oil Analysis Level 1 (advantageous). Hands-on experience with tools such as SKF, Pruftechnik, Fluke, Emerson CSI . Familiar with predictive maintenance strategies (PdM, RCM). Strong diagnostic & reporting skills (fault analysis, trend reporting). Solid understanding of rotating machinery and packaging OEM equipment (Krones, Tetra Pak, Sidel, KHS, Bosch, etc.).