Extrusion Line Operator Support Specialist

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

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.