Blow Moulding Process Setter & Technician

Asty Plastics Machinery Pty Ltd; KwaMakhutha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Asty Plastics Machinery Pty Ltd is seeking an Extrusion Blow Moulding Process Setter / Technician to keep our production lines running smoothly in Umbogintwini, Amanzimtoti. The role requires hands-on expertise with blow moulding processes and tooling selection.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, plus experience with testing practices, version control, and defect management. On-site work with a focus on quality and uptime.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years working experience as a Blow moulding Process Setter.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in testing practices, version control, and defect management.
• Experience in positions requiring similar skills and tooling.
• Knowledge of identifying the correct tooling for mould changes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous operation of plastic blow mould equipment.
• Complete mould changes within defined time frames.
• Observe automatic machines to ensure products meet specs and detect malfunctions.
• Assist quality and process technicians by providing necessary information to identify root causes.
• Start-up and processing of bottles in moulds used for established products to QA approve.
• Maintain communication with Mould Change Over Manager, Maintenance and Shift Supervisor.
• Diagnose and solve machine problems.
• Ensure housekeeping maintains a tidy environment.

Skills

Blow moulding experience

Process setter

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Tools

Testing practices

Version control

Defect management

Job description

Asty Plastics Machinery Pty Ltd is seeking an Extrusion Blow Moulding Process Setter / Technician to keep our production lines running smoothly in Umbogintwini, Amanzimtoti. The role requires hands-on expertise with blow moulding processes and tooling selection.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, plus experience with testing practices, version control, and defect management. On-site work with a focus on quality and uptime.