Injection Molding Process Technician II -Hanover Park, 12-Hour Day Shift

Jabil Circuit; Western Cape; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Injection Molding Technician to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for the manufacturing of high-quality plastic products, where you'll operate injection molding machinery, conduct quality inspections, and ensure smooth operations on the production floor. You'll be responsible for troubleshooting any issues, leading technical processes, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance production efficiency. If you have a strong background in injection molding and a passion for driving quality and performance, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years in injection molding process development required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production standards and document deviations.
• Troubleshoot machine processes and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Injection Molding

Troubleshooting

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SAP

Hand Tools

Safety Equipment

Overhead Crane

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Injection Molding Technician will be responsible for manufacturing plastic products and components. Some of the main duties of a plastic injection molding technician may include operation of injection molding machinery, visual inspection of produced components for quality control and to identify any issues or defects, and operation of automation attached to the molding work cell. Report at the end of the shift with output performance, any safety, mold, automation, or labor issues. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with those on the same shift as well as other colleagues for a smooth shift transition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain production to standard cycle times and document any deviations as well as tooling cavitation adjustments.
• Primary function of the Technician is to keep the machine processes running and troubleshoot any processing problems that may occur.
• Provides technical leadership to manufacturing personnel on the production floor.
• Interprets assembly work instructions and procedures. Works with production work cell group to adhere to all work instructions.
• Aids engineering in determining tools and processes.
• Inputs production data into SAP.
• Assists in the transition of new products and prototypes to the manufacturing floor for specific equipment lines.
• Assists with a cross-functional team with the up-front planning for creation of work instructions.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Reporting to the Engineering Services Manager, the Process Technician role involves responsibilities for process-engineering capabilities focused on cost, quality, and delivery improvements to support our manufacturing and customer demand.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in an injection molding environment with a minimum of 5 years in process development.
• Communicate verbally, electronically, and in writing with a good command of the English language.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Use of computer, hand tools, moveable stairs, overhead crane, and safety equipment.
• Work a rotating 2-2-3 Day shift schedule of 12-Hours 7AM to 7PM.