Plastic Injection Mould Setter (3-Month Ftc) - Jhb

Headhunters; South Africa; Vor Ort; ZAR 134.000 - 201.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Headhunters is seeking a Plastic Injection Mould Setter for a Kempton Park, Gauteng assignment. The role is night shift, 10-hour days, on a temporary 3-month contract with potential permanent progression.

Minimum 5 years’ experience on plastic injection moulding machinery (TMC/Borche), proficient in setup, adjustment and basic troubleshooting to maintain quality and production targets. Strong mechanical aptitude and teamwork required.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Plastic Injection Mould Setter.
• Experience on TMC and Borche injection moulding machines.
• Proven ability to set, change and operate injection moulding machines.
• Ability to adjust machine settings and troubleshoot basic production problems.
• Identify defects and make necessary machine adjustments.
• Knowledge of moulds, plastics materials and injection processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical proficiency.
• Good problem-solving and time-management skills.

Aufgaben

• Set up, operate and adjust injection moulding machines for safe production.
• Set up, install, change and remove moulds on machines.
• Connect/disconnect water, air, hydraulic lines and other lines.
• Set temperatures, pressures, cycle times and other parameters.
• Start machines and monitor production for safe operation and quality.
• Read and follow job cards and product specifications.
• Load raw materials into hoppers and manage material usage.
• Inspect finished products and identify defects.
• Reduce scrap and downtime; perform basic maintenance.
• Report machine or mould problems to supervisor.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Tools

TMC machines

Borche machines

Jobbeschreibung

Our client in the plastic manufacturing industry is seeking to employ a Plastic Injection Mould Setter to join their team based in Kempton Park, Gauteng.

Exciting Opportunity:

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking manufacturing team where your technical skills and experience will make an immediate impact.

Position Details:

• Position: Plastic Injection Mould Setter
• Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng
• Shift: Night shift
• Working Days: Monday to Thursday
• Working Hours: 10-hour shifts
• Contract: Temporary – 3 months
• Possibility: The position may become permanent depending on business requirements and individual performance.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Plastic Injection Mould Setter.
• Experience working on TMC and Borche injection moulding machines.
• Proven experience in setting, changing and operating plastic injection moulding machines.
• Ability to adjust machine settings and troubleshoot basic production problems.
• Ability to identify product defects and make the necessary machine adjustments.
• Basic knowledge of moulds, plastic materials and injection moulding processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical proficiency.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time-management skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to follow production instructions, job cards and product specifications.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and willingness to use the required PPE.
• Candidates must be comfortable working night shifts and 10-hour shifts from Monday to Thursday.
• Candidates must be willing to work on a 3-month temporary contract.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate and adjust plastic injection moulding machines to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Set up, install, change and remove moulds on injection moulding machines.
• Connect and disconnect water, air, hydraulic and other required lines.
• Set and adjust machine temperatures, pressures, cycle times and other machine parameters.
• Start machines and monitor production to ensure safe and correct operation.
• Adjust machine settings to correct defects and maintain required product quality.
• Read and follow job cards, production instructions and product specifications.
• Load the correct raw materials into machine hoppers.
• Monitor material usage and ensure the correct materials and colours are used.
• Inspect finished products and identify defects.
• Monitor and reduce scrap, rejects and unnecessary downtime.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Report machine, mould or equipment problems to the relevant supervisor or manager.
• Ensure production targets and required quality standards are achieved.
• Complete required production and quality documentation.
• Keep machines and work areas clean, safe and organised.
• Follow all company health and safety rules and wear the required PPE.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as instructed by management.