Blowmolder Technician

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Tech Circuit Staffing Solutions Full time
any is looking for a Blow Mold Machine Operator to join our team: MUST BE A QUALIFIED MILLWRIGHT.

Essential Functions:

  • Operates precision measuring equipment and interprets drawings.
  • Performs mold and color changes to meet scheduling requirements
  • Establishes/Records/Maintains machine process parameters to mold parts that meet quality specifications.
  • Responsible for inspecting machinery to insure all safety features are working properly.
  • Responsible for training associates on safe work practices, and insuring associates perform duties safely.
  • Performs periodic preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
  • Assigns and trains associates to perform job duties within established cycle times.
  • Insure associates produce/pack highquality parts meeting weight requirements and that are free of defects.
  • Actively identify improvements in all areas including cycle time optimization, direct labor efficiency, safety/housekeeping, and mold/color changes in a continuous improvement environment.
  • Record production activities and provide endofshift reports to department manager.
  • As a shift leader, provides day to day direction to direct and indirect labor associates.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Computer knowledge is necessary.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of gauges and measurement instrumentation.
  • Use reading and writing, adding and subtracting of whole numbers;Â direct reading of instruments and similar devices where interpretation is not required.
  • Must obtain a tow motor license.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills required.
  • Selfmotivated and results oriented.
  • Must show strong safety awareness and good housekeeping skills

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 57 years prior experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 35 years prior experience as a blowmolding process technician required.