Mould Store & Maintenance Technician

Boardroom Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a mould maintenance technician to support production with routine servicing, cleaning and changeovers of moulds. You will manage the mould store, handle spares, and ensure timely handover to the production floor while maintaining accurate service records.

Candidate should have 5+ years in FMCG maintenance, with N4 Mechanical Engineering and workshop experience. Injection/blowmoulding exposure is a plus. On-siterole in Durban area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in FMCG or similar production environments.
• Injection or Blowmoulding maintenance experience is advantageous.
• Experience with mould storage, handling and changeovers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor services on moulds (pins, bushes, o-rings, gaskets) and repairs.
• Drain, clean and lubricate moulds after production runs.
• Clean vent channels and ensure correct mould storage.
• Ensure timely mould movement to production per plan and proper handover.
• Maintain service records for each mould set.
• Control mould spares (O-rings, pins, bushes) per set.
• Keep mould store clean and organize tools and consumables.
• Arrange transport for moulds sent for service or repair.
• Receive moulds back and verify condition before use.
• Ensure moulds are serviced, cared for and maintained.
• Perform neck changes in the mould store before production runs.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mould handling

Documentation and records

Education

N4 Mechanical Eng. with workshop/tool room experience

Job description

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a mould maintenance technician to support production with routine servicing, cleaning and changeovers of moulds. You will manage the mould store, handle spares, and ensure timely handover to the production floor while maintaining accurate service records.

Candidate should have 5+ years in FMCG maintenance, with N4 Mechanical Engineering and workshop experience. Injection/blowmoulding exposure is a plus. On-siterole in Durban area.