EVA Injection Moulding Supervisor & Technician

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 335,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontak Recruitment is seeking a hands-on EVA Injection Moulding Supervisor / Technician in Johannesburg. You will operate, set up, troubleshoot and maintain EVA moulding machinery while supervising the production team.

The role combines machine fault-finding with production supervision, operator training, and quality control to meet daily targets. You must personally diagnose and repair hydraulic, mechanical, basic electrical, temperature-control, injection and material‑feeding faults.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/Matric or equivalent; fitter/millwright advantageous.
• 3–5 years' experience with injection moulding machinery; EVA footwear/soles experience advantageous.
• Ability to diagnose machine faults and carry out first-line repairs.

Responsibilities

• Start, operate and shut down EVA injection moulding machines safely.
• Set and adjust machine parameters including pressure, timing, temperatures.
• Monitor cycles and identify abnormal signs of machine failure.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs within competence limits.
• Train operators and ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Maintain production records and ensure daily targets are met.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Electrical fault-finding

Moulding parameter setting

Team supervision

Operator training

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Mechanical/Electrical fitter or millwright qualification (advantage)

Tools

EVA injection moulding machinery

Pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses

Job description

Kontak Recruitment is seeking a hands-on EVA Injection Moulding Supervisor / Technician in Johannesburg. You will operate, set up, troubleshoot and maintain EVA moulding machinery while supervising the production team.

The role combines machine fault-finding with production supervision, operator training, and quality control to meet daily targets. You must personally diagnose and repair hydraulic, mechanical, basic electrical, temperature-control, injection and material‑feeding faults.