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Vibration Specialist and Condition monitoring Technician

Company:
executiveplacements.com
Location:
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted:
October 29, 2025
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Description:

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.

Analyze 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 plantâ s 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).Â

Minimum Requirements

Trade Tested Millwright / Fitter & Turner / Electrician OR NDip/BTech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.

Minimum 3â 5 yearsâ experience in condition monitoring within FMCG, packaging, bottling or high-speed manufacturing environments.

Vibration Analysis Certification: ISO Cat III (essential).

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