Job Description

Job Requirement:

• Grade 12
• Tertiary Education (including Diplomas, Certificates, and Degrees)
• Minimum N2 in Tool, Jig & Die trade theory and trade tested (red seal), preferable
• 5 years relevant setting experience
• Diversity Management
• Conflict Management Skills

Responsibilities:
Technical:

• Identify, report and rectify all technical areas of concern on assigned
• production equipment (machines, moulds, 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 checklists (teamwork as needed)
• Ensure maintenance is done at required intervals according to the

• plans
• By yourself
• By service suppliers as agreed by the Maintenance Manager & Production Manager.
• Document maintenance according to the plans.

• Spares

• Identify spares needed for assigned equipment

• In general
• As a preventative measure identified during maintenance checks

Machine Setting:

• Optimisation 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 settings.
• Document settings as per standard practice at the facility.

Management

• Liaise with Maintenance Manager and Production Manager (in charge) to ensure machine availability vs. major maintenance intervals.
• Have an overview of what needs to be done and report to Maintenance Manager and Production Manager.
• Give completion dates and fulfill tasks required by Maintenance Manager and Production Manager.
• Ensure sound relationships and communication with internal work-related staff (QC, Production, etc.) and external entities (Bowler Plastics Toolroom, Technical department, suppliers, etc.).
• Strive for improvement, research, and make suggestions.

Administration

• Log jobs performed.
• Analyze the Defect Register together with Maintenance Manager and Production Manager to improve production results.
• Contact external suppliers, as agreed with Maintenance Manager and Production Manager, to assist in solving problems (quotes on service, spare parts, etc.).
• Spares

• Have an overview of existing stock for equipment.
• Conduct spare part analysis (i.e., keep stock vs. source at breakdown) considering the likelihood of wear/breakage vs. cost vs. delivery time.
• Report parts needed to Maintenance Manager and Production Manager, and assist in decisions to keep stock or source at breakdown.
• Assist Maintenance Manager and Production Manager in the ordering process (e.g., prepare documents, follow up on orders).
• Plan for the year ahead; assist Maintenance Manager and Production Manager with work on the budget for maintenance.

Health & Safety

• Ensure and enforce that aspects in the area of responsibility conform to health and safety requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the area of responsibility (e.g., ensure cleanliness of 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 with and maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in relation to the Companys FSMS (Food Safety Management System).

Self-Development, Growth, and Training

• Realistically assess own strengths and development areas and undertake actions to address weaknesses, if any, that hinder the fulfillment of your objectives.
• Stay abreast of innovation and technical improvements for further self-development and the development of the company.

• Keep contact with your key suppliers and discuss with them.
• Read operator manuals of machines.
• Read literature related to your position (e.g., on the internet, Google, etc.).
• Promote teamwork and cooperation.
• Practice self-management.
• Exhibit leadership and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Maintain product and service quality.

General:

• Perform additional tasks as required from time to time.
• Ensure the 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 and be a role model for your team and others in the way you work and behave.

How to apply:

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