Utility II Operator: BM Lines

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a manufacturing environment where your skills as an Operator will be valued. This role involves operating, repairing, and maintaining equipment to ensure smooth production processes. You'll be responsible for adhering to safety standards, managing costs, and fostering strong relationships with both colleagues and customers. If you're proactive, flexible, and possess strong problem-solving abilities, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company dedicated to excellence and efficiency in operations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and Trade Tested Artisan qualifications are essential.
• Up to 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment to minimize production failures.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and promote effective cost-control.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Planning and organizing

Customer-focused

Proactive

Action-oriented

Resilience

Education

Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)

Trade Tested Artisan (NQF 5)

Tools

MS Office

SAP

ERP systems

job-specific software systems

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)
• Trade Tested Artisan (NQF 5)
• Up to 3 years of Operator experience in a manufacturing environment
• Computer literacy (basic MS Office, SAP, ERP systems and other job-specific software systems)
• Knowledge of relevant maintenance practices/ designs/ methodologies/ SOPs
• Housekeeping and Safety principles
• Proactive
• Action-oriented
• Problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Flexibility
• Planning and organizing
• Customer-focused
• Resilient
• Communication skills (both verbal and written)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate, repair and perform maintenance work on equipment and machines to minimize and prevent failures/ breakdowns in production operations
• Maintenance support
  • Sets and maintains the following machines as per the suppliers’ operating manual
  • Negative and positive pasting lines including expander, tab blanker, hopper, divider and stacker
  • Ensures each line of equipment produces the correct quality product at the nominal production rate for that equipment
  • Ensures all extraction and cooling systems are kept in the correct working condition
• Administration
  • Ensures the appropriate job card is completed before maintenance work starts
  • Completes the production logs, attribute charts and SPC data as required in the assembly work instructions
• Compliance
  • Operates within controls and procedures to ensure the integrity of the company
  • Reports risks or areas of concern to management within the area of responsibility
  • Promotes compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure
• Cost-control
  • Supports the effective and transparent use of financial and other resources
  • Limits expenditure, reduces costs and ensures deviations from budgetary limits are reported to the direct manager
• Customer service
  • Maintains effective working relationships with employees and customers to render the highest quality of services
  • Identifies and solves problems whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with the company's core values