Shift Technician: Extrusion Blow Moulding (Uniloy)

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent in Gqeberha is seeking a technically skilled maintenance technician for extrusion moulding operations. You will support achieving production efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure machines and moulds are well maintained. Shift work and own transport are required. Experience with Uniloy extrusion blow moulding is essential; an N3 or higher N qualification is preferred, FMCG background a plus.

Qualifications

• N3 or higher N qualification essential (trade not required).
• Preference for FMCG or Mechanical/Electrical experience.
• At least 2 years in a technical or maintenance role.
• Must be able to work shifts and have own transport.
• Extrusion blow moulding experience with Uniloy machines essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving production efficiency targets (85%).
• Help maintain raw material wastage below 1.4% of material used.
• Set machines according to best practices.
• Conduct mould and material trials as required.
• Report and assist with machine and mould maintenance.
• Ensure machinery and moulds are maintained, serviced and stored.
• Help produce top quality products.
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards.
• Assist with fabrication in the factory when needed.

Skills

Ability to work shifts

Own transport

Education

N3 (mechanical, electrical or Instrumentation) or higher N qualification essential (trade not required)

Tools

Uniloy extrusion blow moulding machines

Job description

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent in Gqeberha is seeking a technically skilled maintenance technician for extrusion moulding operations. You will support achieving production efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure machines and moulds are well maintained. Shift work and own transport are required. Experience with Uniloy extrusion blow moulding is essential; an N3 or higher N qualification is preferred, FMCG background a plus.