Job Description

Job Requirements

• Secondary Education:

• Grade 12
• Tertiary Education (including Diplomas, Certificates, and Degrees):

• Minimum N2 in Tool, Jig & Die trade theory and trade-tested (red seal), preferable
• Experience:

• 5 years relevant setting experience

Competencies

• Knowledge and Skills:

• Sound understanding of drawings and equipment testing.
• Fundamentals of fault finding and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and safe working procedures.
• Installation of parts & related equipment.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to act decisively and urgently.
• High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.

Job Responsibilities:Technical

• Identify, report, and rectify technical concerns on assigned production equipment (machines, moulds, etc.)
• Understand product quality, processes (material feeding, drying, injection moulding, reheat stretch blow moulding, injection blow moulding), equipment, mould installation, technical principles, and drawings.
• Conduct fault analysis and problem-solving for product quality, mould, and machine issues (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric). Report other equipment problems to Maintenance & Production Managers.

Maintenance

• Develop and follow maintenance plans and checklists. Ensure maintenance is done by yourself or service suppliers and document it.
• Identify required spares for assigned equipment during maintenance checks.

Machine Setting

• Optimize production processes, machine performance, and cycle time. Adjust and document process settings.

Management

• Coordinate with Maintenance & Production Managers on machine availability and maintenance tasks. Maintain relationships with internal and external staff.
• Strive for improvement and make suggestions.

Administration

• Log performed jobs and analyze the Defect Register. Contact external suppliers for problem-solving.
• Manage spares inventory and assist with ordering. Plan and budget for maintenance.

Health & Safety

• Ensure health and safety standards are met. Maintain cleanliness and report hazards or incidents.

Quality

• Apply the companys quality principles and maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Food Safety System Certification (FSSC)

• Follow food safety standards, report hazards, and comply with GMPs in relation to the Food Safety Management System (FSMS).

Self-Development, Growth, and Training

• Assess strengths and development areas, address weaknesses, and stay updated with technical improvements.
• Maintain teamwork, self-management, leadership, interpersonal relationships, and product and service quality.

Salary:
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