Junior Engineer

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


Job Role: Junior EngineerPurpose of the Role:Responsible for providing technical support to production and supporting engineering projects and processes to ensure the
manufacturing of quality products.Location: Isando - Johannesburg SAQualification:
Grade 12
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Technical field
Experience : 2 - 5 yearsCompetencies:
Knowledge

  • Sound understanding of drawings.
  • Fundamentals of fault finding and equipment testing
  • Sound knowledge on H & S and safe working procedures
  • Technical knowledge of process, inclusive of equipment, raw materials, moulds, downstream equipment , run in department
  • Relevant quality system and certification as required.
Skills:
  • Administration
  • Problem solving
  • Installation of parts & related equipment
  • Fault finding and problem solving
  • Good communication
  • Ability to act decisively and urgently
  • High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
  • Project management
  • Software proficiency
  • Attention to detail
Responsibilities:Technical Process Support:
  • Industrialise and maintain product processes to ensure effective and goal driven start ups and process sustainability for the setting and processing team.
  • Gather data and perform basic analysis to support production processes and engineering projects. Identify trends, issues, or areas for improvement.
  • Ensure machine reliability as per requirements of setters.
  • Monitor operations and effect corrective action as necessary to maintain product quality.
  • Control scrap (waste) objectives
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Identify process related issues or problems and propose solutions.
  • Ensure effective use of equipment in the line with company policies, production objectives and OHS Act.
  • Ensure company assets to your care and for your use are maintained and are in good working condition.
  • Train electrical setting and processing teams as required on best practice re use of tools and processes to be used in daily work as appropriate.
  • Assist in the implementation of new systems or software to enhance productivity.
  • Maintain detailed records of work processes, changes and outcomes.
Inventory and Resource Management
  • Monitor and manage inventory of technical supplies and equipment.
  • Order and purchase necessary equipment and materials as directed / required for daily use.
Health and Safety
  • Ensure and enforce that aspects in area of responsibility conform to health 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 company's quality principles and standards
  • Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Food Safety System Certification (FSSC)
Food safety standards are site specific and all these sites employees should:
  • Apply the sites food safety principles and standards
  • Report any foods safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor
  • Comply to and maintain all GMP;s ( Good Manufacturing Practices) in relation to the Company's FSMS (Food Safety Management System)
Self-Development and Growth
  • Realistic assessment of own strengths and development areas and undertake actions to address weakness
  • Keep abreast of innovation and technical improvements for
  • further self-development and the development of the company.
  • Teamwork and co-operation
  • Self-Management
  • Leadership and interpersonal relationship
  • Product and service quality

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1404742
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned