Junior Artisan (Injection Moulding) - Available Immediately

Abantu Staffing Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions company is seeking a qualified technician to manage mould operations and maintenance in East London. The role involves ensuring mould readiness, maintaining operational checklists, and handling breakdowns. Candidates must hold at least a Grade 12 qualification and a technical background, with competencies in hydraulics, electrical, and welding.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• Technical qualifications and skills in mould tooling repairs and maintenance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage mould operations ensuring readiness per production schedule.
• Maintain operational and preventive maintenance checklists.
• Attend to breakdowns and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Mould tooling repairs

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical

Welding

Hand tools

CAD Data reading and analysis

Self -supervision

Problem solving

Handling pressure well

Project management

Computer literate

Education

Grade 12

Technical Qualification

Job description

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Technical Qualification

Tasks and Responsibilities

Moulds

• Moulds are prepared and are made ready per the weekly production schedule
• Mould fitment onto/off the machine. (At management direction)
• Moulds once fitted are inspected and signed off during start-up ensuring the intended working operation. (No steam leaks, ejectors function correctly, no damaged steam vents, the date stamp is up to date, and injector placement /operation is correct, no finning)
• Mould operational checklists are to be followed and managed
• Mould repairs are up to date and moulds are kept in good working order
• Mould Storage is maintained in a neat orderly manner
• Moulds are to be stored with their operational status indicator

Admin/Duty’s

• Maintain Operational checklists Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and quarterly
• Maintain Preventive maintenance checklists daily, Weekly, Monthly, and quarterly
• Maintain Maintenance work requests daily
• Maintain Maintenance shift handover daily
• Maintain internal orders and ensure processed no later than the following shift
• Maintain chemical levels

Spares

• Maintain Critical spare stock levels
• Maintain General spare stock levels
• Maintain production of general spare. (injectors, hose clamps, Festo fittings/piping, O-rings, material pipes, nuts and bolts, blockers, etc)

Breakdowns

• Attend to all minor and major breakdowns affecting production and operations
• Attend to all Building maintenance
• Attend to emergency calls/callouts during shift and after hours

HSE

• To perform any health and safety appointments
• Support energy management
• Support and participate in the activities/programmes to save water
• Report all Health, Safety and Environmental incidents
• Conduct Health, Safety and Environmental Inspections (ONLY - SHE Reps)
• Participate and adhere to HSE Surveys and activities
• Maintain Environment, no discharge into storm or sewer drainage
• Adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental warning signs
• Stay clear from Forklifts and all moving-driven machinery
• Comply with all health and safety rules and regulations
• Maintain Housekeeping and 5s

Competencies

• Mould tooling repairs
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Electrical
• Welding
• Hand tools
• CAD Data reading and analysis
• Self -supervision
• Problem solving
• Handling pressure well
• Project management
• Computer literate