HDPE Extrusion Technician — Process & Quality Expert

ESG Recruitment Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ESG Recruitment Limited is seeking a capable operator to set, monitor and maintain HDPE and metal extrusion lines in our Gauteng factory. You will load materials, adjust die tooling, and ensure process parameters meet specification.

The role requires reading drawings, performing first-off inspections, recording production data and collaborating with Production, Maintenance and Engineering to sustain safety, quality and throughput.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Demonstrated machine-setting and operating competence.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and production specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and monitor HDPE and metal extrusion equipment.
• Install, align and change dies, calibrators, mandrels and tooling.
• Set and monitor temperature, pressure, speed, vacuum and other process parameters.
• Prepare and load correct raw materials, including HDPE and metal feedstock.
• Conduct machine changeovers and first-off inspections.
• Monitor product dimensions, wall thickness and surface quality.
• Identify and correct common process, tooling and product defects.
• Troubleshoot production problems and elevate mechanical/electrical faults.
• Operate downstream equipment such as haul-offs, cutters, coilers, shears and straighteners where applicable.
• Conduct quality inspections using approved measuring equipment.
• Complete production, quality, scrap, downtime, tooling and shift-handover records.
• Perform authorised operator maintenance, cleaning and basic machine inspections.
• Maintain tooling and equipment in good condition.
• Comply with all Company Health, Safety, Environmental, PPE, LOTO and SOP requirements.
• Maintain good housekeeping and report unsafe conditions, defects and incidents.
• Work effectively with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering teams.

Skills

Machine setting

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12 / Senior Certificate

Technical/vocational training

Trade qualification (advantage)

Job description

ESG Recruitment Limited is seeking a capable operator to set, monitor and maintain HDPE and metal extrusion lines in our Gauteng factory. You will load materials, adjust die tooling, and ensure process parameters meet specification.

The role requires reading drawings, performing first-off inspections, recording production data and collaborating with Production, Maintenance and Engineering to sustain safety, quality and throughput.