Process Technician IM-Caps

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Johannesburg seeks a technician to provide operational support and ensure production efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a Matric Certificate, experience in quality control testing, and mechanical knowledge. Responsibilities include machine maintenance, conducting quality checks, and troubleshooting issues. This role offers a market-related salary, medical aid, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Market-Related Salary

Professional working environment

Pension Benefit

Medical Aid

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical operation of machines.
• Experience in quality control testing in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience as an injection or compression technician.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line operational support to maintain quality standards.
• Conduct routine quality checks of closures as per inspection plan.
• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly machine maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical operation of machines

Compression moulding and processing

Quality control testing

Production efficiency

Problem solving

Education

Matric Certificate or equivalent

Post Matric qualification in a technical field

Job description

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 closures are produced to the correct quality standards.
• Optimise 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
• Support changeover activities where required to do so.
• 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.
• Conduct routine quality checks of closures as per inspection plan.
• 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.

Requirements

• Matric Certificate or equivalent
• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Knowledge of and insight into mechanical operation of machines.
• Knowledge of Compression moulding and processing.
• Post Matric qualification in a technical field
• Knowledge of and experience in set-up of machines.
• Experience in quality control testing.
• Experience in working in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience as an injection or compression technician
• Strong process-orientation and systematic approach

Alpla Core Competencies Valued

• Communication – clear, professional, and effective in verbal and written interactions.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Builds relationships, supports colleagues, and works toward shared goals.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making – identifies problems, analyze data and finds solutions
• Accountability & Resilience – remains flexible and composed in a fast-paced environment
• Ethical Conduct & Integrity – Acts with honesty and adheres to Alpla policies and standards
• Continuous Learning & Development – Continuously develops skills and knowledge and embraces feedback.

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.

Closing date: 09 January 2026

Note: Applicants who do not receive a response within 5 days after the closing date can safely assume that their application was unsuccessful.