Process Technician - EBM

VERIGREEN PACKAGING (PTY) LTD; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A packaging company in Durban seeks an Operational Support Technician to ensure quality standards and production efficiency. You will oversee machine operations, conduct maintenance, and collaborate with the production team. Ideal candidates have a technical qualification and experience in a manufacturing environment. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Market-Related Salary

Pension Benefit

Medical Aid

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in setup of machines.
• Experience in working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to maintain quality standards.
• Optimize and monitor machine process parameters.
• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly machine maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical operation of machines

Extrusion blow moulding knowledge

Quality control testing

Process-oriented

Systematic approach

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Post Matric qualification in a technical field (Mechanical / Electrical)

Job description

Overview

What you will enjoy doing

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

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.

Qualifications

• 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.