SIG Machine - Armourplate (CPT) at PG Group

PG Group (Pty) Ltd; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading glass processing company in Gauteng is seeking a Double Glazing Machine Operator to ensure production and quality targets are met. Responsibilities include measuring and inspecting glass, performing machine maintenance, and building SIG units according to customer specifications. Candidates must have Grade 12 and at least 1 year of glass processing experience. Competitive environment requiring high energy and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 1 year glass processing experience required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with high energy for a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the double glazing machine ensuring quality targets.
• Measure and inspect incoming glass for defects.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines used in the process.
• Build SIG units according to specifications.

Skills

High sense of emergency

Good analytical and numerical skills

Computer literacy

Ability to read, understand and interpret 2D drawings

Proficient in the proper use of precision measuring equipment

Basic understanding of the mechanical/electrical operating system of a glass toughening furnace

Education

Grade 12

Tools

SAP

Job description

Company Overview

PG Building Glass is Southern Africa's leading distributor of float, mirror and PG SmartGlass® products. Solutions supplied include glass that keeps out intruders, sound, heat, ultraviolet light and cold as well as glass that comes in a wide range of decorative finishes, colours, patterns, and images.

Main job purpose

Operating the double glazing machine (SIGU), ensuring that production and quality targets are met.

Main Objective

• Read and measure incoming glass accurately with a tape measure.
• Inspect all incoming glass for irregular breaks, scratches and uneven edges.
• Review process instructions as per job card and drawings.
• Perform routine maintenance on every machine used in the double glazing process.
• Start machine to verify setups and adjust machine controls to alter alignment as per glass specifications.
• Ensure the water tanks are clean and contain warm water for better cleaning of the glass in the washing machine.
• Operating the desiccant machine.
• Ensure the right spacer is used according to the customer product design specifications.
• Ensure glasses are paired with their partners before building the SIGU.
• Build SIG unit according to the customer product design specifications and SIG standard operating procedure (SOP).
• Ensure that no glass is built without job card and customer product specifications.
• Insert both primary and secondary seals on the unit as per information on the job card.
• Read and fill out proper documentation (hard copies and electronically).
• Observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices or conditions.
• Maintain daily production record such as quantity, dimensions, square meters, cubic meters and material type by means of a standardised production sheet.
• Scan and confirm every good glass before sending to the next station and scrap rejected glass in order to make replacement.
• Work according to the SIGU standard operating procedure (SOP).
• Sign off job card after completing the job.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized area at all times.
• Build glass according to daily production plan received from the supervisor.
• Ensure that every glass moving to the next station is properly labelled and accompanied by the right job card and drawings.
• Helping out with other production/operations duties depending on glass.

Critical job requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 12

Attributes

• Self motivating and independent starter
• High energy to work in a fast pace environment
• Mobility - ability to travel to work
• Ability to work under pressure
• Complete today's work today
• Deadline Driven and planning ability

Skills

• High sense of emergency
• Good analytical and numerical skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to read, understand and interpret 2D drawings
• Proficient in the proper use of precision measuring equipment
• Basic understanding of the mechanical/electrical operating system of a glass toughening furnace

Experience

• 1 year glass processing experience
• SAP

PG Group, and its subsidiaries, are committed to the principles of employment equity and as such are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants who apply for any vacancies will be considered with due consideration based on fairness and equity. Factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability are not considered exclusively and are not determinative of any appointments made by PG Group or its subsidiaries.

Requisition ID: 3138