Extrusion Line Machine Assistant

ESG Recruitment Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

ESG Recruitment Limited is seeking a hands-on Extrusion Operator to support the HDPE production line in Gauteng. The role covers material handling, equipment monitoring and collaboration with Quality and Maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12 and 1–2 years in manufacturing, with basic mechanical aptitude and a willingness to work shifts, weekends, and overtime. Training on safety practices and PPE is provided.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent.
• Technical/vocational training advantageous.
• 1–2 years' experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, handle and replenish HDPE materials and regrind.
• Assist start-up, operation and shutdown of the extrusion line.
• Monitor production equipment and report abnormalities.
• Support product cutting, sizing, winding and handling.
• Assist with machine and tooling changeovers.
• Follow safety procedures, PPE and LOTO requirements.
• Maintain clean, safe and organized work area.
• Record production data and scrap reports.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Reliability and punctuality

Teamwork

Basic mechanical aptitude

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Technical/vocational training advantageous

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, handle and replenish HDPE raw materials, additives and regrind.
• Assist with start-up, operation and shutdown of the extrusion line.
• Monitor production equipment and report abnormalities.
• Assist with product cutting, sizing, winding, coiling and handling.
• Assist with machine and tooling changeovers.
• Conduct basic product inspections and measurements where trained.
• Identify and report defective or non-conforming products.
• Assist with production records, counts and scrap reporting.
• Perform authorized basic machine care and cleaning.
• Maintain good housekeeping and an organised work area.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements and LOTO/isolation requirements.
• Report unsafe conditions, equipment defects, incidents and near misses.
• Support the Senior Extrusion Operator and Extrusion Line Foreman in achieving production and quality targets.
• Work effectively with Production, Quality and Maintenance teams.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Qualification: Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent.
• Technical/vocational training will be advantageous.
• Experience: 1–2 years' experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Extrusion, plastics, HDPE or metal-processing experience will be advantageous.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to work with hand tools.
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures and work safely around machinery.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Safety awareness
• Reliability and punctuality
• Attention to detail Teamwork
• Good work discipline
• Willingness to learn
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Quality awareness
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication skills

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Safety -Compliance with all safety requirements
• Production -Effective support of production targets
• Quality -Correct identification and reporting of defects
• Material Handling -Correct handling of materials and scrap
• Machine Support -Effective assistance to the Operator
• Housekeeping -Clean, safe and organised work area
• Attendance -Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Teamwork -Effective cooperation with Production, Quality and Maintenance
• Documentation -Accurate production records

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires working in a hot, noisy and physically demanding manufacturing environment, including prolonged standing, manual handling and exposure to moving machinery and production materials. The successful candidate must be willing to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime where operationally required.