Process Technician - Ebm

ALPLA Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Production Operator in Durban. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and responsibilities include operating machinery, ensuring quality control, and maintaining production efficiency. You will work in a professional environment with global exposure and benefits such as medical aid and pension.

Benefits

Pension Benefit

Medical Aid

Employee Assistance Program

Professional working environment

Qualifications

• Post Matric qualification in Mechanical / Electrical.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in machine setup and mechanical operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper start-up and shut down of machines.
• Monitor machine process parameters and troubleshoot issues.
• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical operation knowledge

Extrusion blow moulding

Quality control testing

Strong process-orientation

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Post Matric technical qualification

Job description

Main Purpose

What you will enjoy doing

Provide first-line operational support to ensure that quality standards are maintained, and production efficiency targets are met.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure proper and procedural start-up and shut down of machines.
• Ensure that Colour and resin material changes are done as per the production plan.
• Ensure that preforms are produced to the correct quality standards.
• Optimize and monitor machine process parameters and cycle times to ensure that they are within the set guidelines.
• Do basic troubleshooting of machine processing, quality and technical issues.
• Execute Setups, material and Colour changes.
• Execute daily, weekly and monthly machine maintenance.
• Do shift reports and ensure that shift hand over is done with all relevant information, including safety, housekeeping, process and other technical issues.
• Capture downtime codes and reasons on the ProLink accurately.
• Investigate causes for machine downtimes while on shift and give a proper report.
• Assist the team with production tasks to ensure that the production targets are met.
• Ensure and carry out housekeeping activities to ensure high level of cleanliness of the equipment and its surroundings.
• Ensure the necessary process parameters are captured, and records are correctly maintained.
• Interact with production team, identify and resolve issues as they arise
• Work closely with the shift QCs to approve the product quality during the first offs.
• Report technical requirements and equipment breakdowns to the process engineer and maintenance coordinator.
  
  

What makes you great

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Post Matric qualification in a technical field (Mechanical / Electrical)
• Knowledge of and insight into mechanical operation of machines
• Knowledge of extrusion blow moulding and processing
• Knowledge of and experience in set-up of machines
• Experience in quality control testing
• Experience in working in a manufacturing environment'
• Strong process-orientation and systematic approach
  
  

What you can expect working with us

• Market-Related Salary
• Professional working environment with Global Exposure
• Pension Benefit
• Medical Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support.
• We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Your individual performance will be remunerated, and your development will be supported by us.