TX-R-352,TX-R-352 / Machine Operator

Identifies production and quality problems.

Evaluates and realizes measures to improve production and quality with his superior according to specifications and considering volume and cost implications.

Member of quality projects and quality related task teams as required from all internal departments and levels (including superior).

Stand-in for the Artisan when required.

Compliance with ISO and SHE requirements:

• Support the team in achieving the Production volume, by quick response to breakdowns.
• Eliminating equipment failures by commissioning equipment prior to start-up.

Productivity:

• Collects, documents and analyses data required for problem-solving.
• Always monitors and controls machine operation to the highest level.
• Maintenance of production line equipment as required to ensure production stability.
• Resolves problems at own level with appropriate escalation of unresolved or higher-level problems, including:
• Implements planned corrective actions.
• Monitoring problems after resolution to ensure that no recurrence takes place.
• Ensuring accurate documentation of all production and quality problems.
• Feedback to superior and responsible staff.
• Ensures all displays are updated and relevant.
• Attends/supports/takes relevant measures on all internal audits.
• Effectively controls and adheres to processes to eliminate scrap.
• Participates in CIP working groups and ensures they run effectively.
• Participates in partnership agreements with all process partners.
• Supports production with the use of quality systems in order to meet ISO requirements.
• Ensures standards to maintain a safe and healthy work environment are met.
• Eliminating electrical equipment failure by means of preventative maintenance.
• Familiarizing himself with the plant and equipment to ensure that first-hand information is always available.
• Optimize and improve equipment and systems to optimize product quality, plant availability, and reliability.
• Cleaning of all KUKA-Robotic equipment and ISRA Cameras during Production and weekend activities.
• To inform his supervisor of all equipment breakdowns.
• Provide training to operators/trainees on Safety and use of equipment.
• Assist management in achieving the Environmental (ISO 14001) targets and conform to all local legislation.
• To ensure that all work is performed competently and in accordance with BMW specifications, the OHS Act no 85 of 1993, and OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001. To ensure that all equipment and work areas are always safe to prevent accidents or injury to personnel. Ensure that equipment is maintained in accordance with safety regulations.

Decision responsibility related to:

• The execution of effective preventative maintenance on equipment.
• The introduction of equipment in as far as compatibility is concerned.
• Enhancement of safety standards.
• Resolution of technical problems.

Educational Background / Professional Knowledge:

• N4 + Trade Test Millwright.
• Min 3 years related experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, in an automated production Paint shop environment.
• Knowledge of Robotics (DURR and Kuka).
• Technical and analytical skills.
• Thorough knowledge and experience on PLC systems.
• Experience on AC frequency drives.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, OHS Act no 85 of 1993, and ISO 45001.