Utility '2' Operator

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Utility '2' Operator for their team in Gqeberha. The ideal candidate will have an N4 or equivalent trade qualification, 5 years of experience in an automated factory, and knowledge of high-tech machinery operation. Responsibilities include setting, operating, and maintaining machinery to ensure quality production rates. This role emphasizes cleanliness and communication with all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified artisan with N4 or equivalent trade qualification required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an automated factory environment.
• Thorough knowledge of process and ability to run hi-tech machinery.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate, and maintain various machinery according to manuals.
• Ensure quality production rates and take corrective actions if necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of assembly line equipment.

Skills

Automated factory experience

Machine operation

Knowledge of QMS systems

Process knowledge

Education

N4 or equivalent trade qualification

Grade 12

Job description

Overview

Our client, operating in the Manufacturing Industry is looking to employ a Utility '2' Operator to their team in Port Elizabeth.

Note: Candidates applying must be a qualified artisan - N4 or equivalent trade / artisan qualification.

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• N4 or equivalent trade / artisan qualification.
• 5 years’ experience in an automated factory environment.
• A thorough knowledge of process and ability to run hi – tech machinery.
• Understanding of QMS systems and OHS Act.

Responsibilities

• Setting, operating and maintaining the following machines, as per suppliers operating manuals, including mould changes and start up: Plate enveloping machines, COS machines, Shorts Testing machines, TTP welding machines, Heat Sealing machines, Leak testing machines and Date Coding machines.
• Ensuring that the automatic and semi-automatic Post Burner equipment is correctly set up and maintained.
• Ensuring that each line of equipment produces the correct quality product at the nominal production rate for that equipment and taking corrective action if the quality is not correct.
• Ensuring that all assembly line equipment used is kept clean and safe.
• Ensuring that the cooling water system and all extraction systems are kept in the correct working condition.

Administration / Record Keeping

• Complete the appropriate job cards for maintenance work and the production logs, attribute charts and SPC data as required in the assembly work instructions.

Communication

• Engage professionally with all suppliers, customers, directors, management, peers and subordinates.

Quality

• Ensure duties are performed in a professional manner at all times according to the customer’s requirements, standards and quality.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.