A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Production
BASIC SALARY : R20 833.00 + Benefits
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate
REQUIREMENTS: - Matric
- Minimum N2 in Tool, Jig & Die trade theory and trade tested (red seal), preferable
- 5 years relevant setting experience
- Sound understanding of drawings
- Fundamentals of fault finding and equipment testing
- Sound knowledge on H&S and safe working procedures
- Installation of parts & related equipment
- Fault finding and problem solving
- Good communication skills
- Ability to act decisively and urgently
- High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
- Able to make good business aligned judgement decisions at an operational level whilst maintaining maintenance standards, practices & procedures in line with defined and communicated authority and as per instructions
- Responsible for all activities linked to position as defined
- Ensure escalation to the appropriate level of authority
- Ensure transparent, responsive and open communication between colleagues
DUTIES: Technical: - Identify, report and rectify all technical areas of concern on assigned production equipment (machines, molds, etc.)
- Have an in-depth understanding of:
- Product and its quality criteria
- Process (material feeding and drying, injection moulding, reheat stretch blow moulding and injection blow moulding)
- General knowledge of all equipment, detailed for assigned equipment
- Mould installation
- Technical principles and drawings (e.g. assemblies and spare part finding, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric)
- Fault analysis and problem solving:
- Independently do fault analysis and problem solving in case of (teamwork as needed)
- Product quality issues
- Mould issues
- Machine malfunction (mechanic / hydraulic / pneumatic / electric)
- Recognize and report problems to Maintenance Manager & Production
- Manager on other than the assigned equipment
- Maintenance:
- Independently develop maintenance plans and check lists (teamwork as needed)
- Ensure maintenance is done at required intervals according to the plans
Machine Setting: - Optimization of the production process, setting the machine for optimal performance and cycle time
- Ensure that the process integrity is optimal for each run, if not amend and record new process setting
- Document settings as per standard practice at the facility
Management: - Liaise with Maintenance Manager & Production Manager (in charge) to ensure machine availability vs. major maintenance intervals
- Have an overview what needs to be done and report to Maintenance Manager & Production Manager
- Give completion dates and fulfill tasks required by Maintenance Manager & Production Manager
- Ensure sound relationships and communication with internal work-related staff (Production, etc.) and external (Tool room, Technical department, suppliers, etc.)
- Strive for improvement, research and make suggestions
Administration (job): - Log jobs performed
- Analyze Defect Register together with Maintenance Manager & Production Manager to improve production result
- Contact external suppliers as agreed with Maintenance Manager & Production Manager to assist in solving problems (quotes on service, spare parts, etc.)
- Spares:
- Have an overview of existing stock for equipment
- Spare part analysis (= keep stock vs. source at breakdown)
- Report parts needed to Maintenance Manager & Production Manager and assist in decision to have on stock or source at breakdown
- Assist Maintenance Manager & Production Manager in ordering process (e.g. prepare documents, follow up on orders)
- Plan for the year ahead, assist Maintenance Manager & Production Manager with work on budget for maintenance
Health & Safety: - Ensure and enforce that aspects in area of responsibility conform to Health and safety requirements
- Maintain housekeeping standards in area of responsibility (e.g. ensure cleanliness assigned machines and areas)
- Work safely and report on safety hazards or issues
- Report any accidents, incidents and near misses
Quality: - Apply the companys quality principles and standards
- Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Food Safety System Certification (FSSC): - Food safety standards are site specific and at these sites employees should:
- Apply the sites food safety principles and standards
- Report any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor/Manager
- Comply to and maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in relation to the Companys FSMS (Food Safety Management System)
Self-Development, Growth and Training: - Realistic assessment of own strengths and development areas and undertake actions to address weaknesses, if any that hinders the fulfilment of your objectives
- Keep abreast of innovation and technical improvements for further self-development and the development of the company:
- Keep contact to your key suppliers and discuss with them
- Read operator manuals of machines
- Read literature that has to do with your position (e.g. on the internet, Google, etc.)
- Teamwork and co-operation
- Self-Management
- Leadership and interpersonal relationship
- Product and service quality
General: - Perform additional tasks as required from time to time
- Ensure team knows what to do and where to find information if you are not available
- Inform yourself about and apply the company's principles and standards
- Set an example, be a role model for your team and others in the way you work and behave
HOURS: - Monday to Thursday: 8:00 17:00
- Friday: 8:00 - 15:45
