Mould Setter - R300K - R250K

Hire Resolve; Durban; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Training & Development

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hire Resolve's client in KwaZulu-Natal, in the Packaging Industry, is urgently seeking an experienced Mould Setter to join the team. You will manage mould changes, set machines to best practices, and run trials to ensure product quality.

Requirements include N3 (N4+ preferred), at least 3 years setting experience in FMCG, and exposure to Injection or Blow moulding. Overtime may be required; salary ranges from R250K to R300K per year.

Qualifications

• N3 mechanical or electrical, N4+ preferred.
• Minimum 3 years mould setting experience in production/manufacturing.
• Exposure to Injection or Blow moulding essential.
• Experience leading tool and mould changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all mould changes throughout the plant.
• Set machines according to best practices.
• Conduct mould and material trials as required.
• Report and assist with machine and mould maintenance.
• Ensure machinery and moulds are maintained, serviced and stored.
• Ensure top quality products are produced.
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by Team Leader or Manager.
• Be prepared to work overtime when required.

Skills

Mould setting

Machine setup

Mould changes lead

N3/N4 qualification

Injection moulding

FMCG production

Education

N3 mechanical or electrical

N4 or higher preferred

Job description

Hire Resolve's client in the Packaging Industry is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Mould Setter to join their team in KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities:

• Managing all mould changes throughout the plant
• Setting machines according to the best practices
• Conducting mould and material trials as required
• Reporting and assisting with machine and mould maintenance requirements.
• Ensuring that machinery and moulds are effectively maintained, serviced, and stored.
• Ensuring top quality products are produced.
• Ensuring a high standard of housekeeping and safety
• Any other duties reasonably requested by Team Leader or Manager.
• Prepared to work overtime when required.

Requirements:

• N3 mechanical or electrical is essential, N4 or higher is preferred.
• Mechanical/Technical aptitude
• At least 3 years Setting experience in production and/or manufacturing FMCG or similar.
• Exposure to Injection or Blow moulding processing and setting is essential.
• Must have experience in leading Tool and Mould changes in current or previous role

Benefits:

• Salary: R250K/yr - R300K/yr, salary negotiable
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)