HDPE Extrusion Technician - Precision Process & Quality

ESG Recruitment Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

ESG Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced extrusion operator in Johannesburg to oversee HDPE and metal extrusion lines. You will set up dies, monitor process parameters, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience, ability to read drawings and production specs, and a trade/technical background. Opportunities exist within a strong operations team with emphasis on process stability and documentation.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Technical/vocational training relevant to plastics/extrusion.
• 13 years' experience in machine setting/operation in manufacturing.
• Able to read and understand technical drawings and production specs.
• Trade or mechanical/electrical qualifications are advantageous.
• HDPE extrusion experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and monitor HDPE and metal extrusion equipment.
• Install, align and change dies, calibrators and tooling.
• Set and monitor process parameters (temperature, pressure, speed, vacuum).
• Prepare correct raw materials including HDPE/feedstock.
• Perform machine changeovers and first-off inspections.
• Monitor product dimensions and surface quality.
• Identify and correct process/tooling defects and troubleshoot issues.
• Record production, quality, downtime and shift data.
• Maintain tooling and equipment in good condition.
• Comply with safety, PPE, LOTO and SOP requirements.

Skills

Machine setting

Quality awareness

Troubleshooting

Reading technical drawings

Education

Grade 12 / Senior Certificate

Technical/vocational training

Trade qualification (advantageous)

Plastics/extrusion training (advantageous)

Tools

HDPE extrusion equipment

Dies and tooling

Measurement & inspection tools

Job description

ESG Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced extrusion operator in Johannesburg to oversee HDPE and metal extrusion lines. You will set up dies, monitor process parameters, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience, ability to read drawings and production specs, and a trade/technical background. Opportunities exist within a strong operations team with emphasis on process stability and documentation.