Senior Injection Moulding Setter | Shift & Overtime

MyCareerCraft; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCareerCraft is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Machine Setter for a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment. The role focuses on machine setup, process optimisation and supporting production output to meet quality and delivery targets.

The successful candidate should have strong technical problem-solving abilities, a minimum of 3 years in setting injection moulding machines, and the capacity to work independently with limited supervision, including overtime when required.

Qualifications

• Certificate in injection moulding machine setting (NQF level 4 or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years experience setting injection moulding machines.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to process optimisation and production troubleshooting.
• Experience supervising production staff on shift.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Set and optimise injection moulding machines and related equipment.
• Ensure production runs efficiently according to schedules and targets.
• Monitor product quality and take corrective action.
• Reduce scrap and improve cycle times through process improvements.
• Supervise operators during shifts and provide technical support.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Maintain production documentation such as setting sheets and work instructions.
• Assist with troubleshooting production and machine issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe working practices.
• Provide support across shifts when required, including overtime.

Skills

Process optimisation

Production troubleshooting

Shift supervision

Independent work

Overtime willingness

Education

Plastic Federation Injection Moulding Machine Setting Certificate (NQF L4 or similar)

Job description

MyCareerCraft is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Machine Setter for a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment. The role focuses on machine setup, process optimisation and supporting production output to meet quality and delivery targets.

The successful candidate should have strong technical problem-solving abilities, a minimum of 3 years in setting injection moulding machines, and the capacity to work independently with limited supervision, including overtime when required.