Extrusion Line Machine Assistant

ESG Recruitment Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

ESG Recruitment Limited is seeking a dedicated Extrusion Operator to support the production line in a hot, noisy manufacturing environment in Johannesburg. You will prepare HDPE materials, assist with line start-up/shutdown, monitor equipment and report anomalies, and help with cutting, winding and changeovers.

The role requires Grade 12 and 12 years in manufacturing, with advantageous extrusion/HDPE experience.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent.
• 12 years' experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Extrusion, plastics, HDPE or metal-processing experience advantageous.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to work with hand tools.
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures and work safely around machinery.

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.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Discipline

Willingness to learn

Basic mechanical aptitude

Quality awareness

Ability to work under pressure

Good communication skills

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Technical/vocational training advantageous

Tools

Hand tools

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:

• 12 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

KPA & Expected Standard

• 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.