PET Processor Technician

1 day ago

Cape Town, South Africa Stratogo Full time
Purpose of the Role:

Ensure production equipment is in goods operating conditions and well maintained.
Ensure correct setting of machine.
Conduct fault analysis in case of malfunction or rejects.

Role: PET Process Technician

Location : Western Cape

Industry: Rigid Plastics

Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
5 Years relevant Setting experience

Knowledge:

Sound understanding of Drawings
Fundamentals of fault finding and equipment testing
Sound knowledge on Health & Safety - procedures

Skills
  • Installation of parts & related equipment
  • Fault finding and problem solving skills
  • Ability to act decisively and urgently
  • High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills

Career growth Packaging and PET processing - future growth

Decision Making

Able to make good business aligned judgement decisions at an
operational level whilst maintaining maintenance standards, practices & procedures in line with defined and communicated
authority as per instructions,

Accountability:
Responsible for all activities linked to position as defined
Ensure escalation to the appropriate level of authority

Communication:
Ensure transparent, responsive and open communication between colleagues.

Responsibilities:

Technical:
Identify, report, and rectify all technical areas of concerns on assigned production equipment ( machines, moulds, etc.)
In-depth understanding :
  • Product and its quality criteria
  • Process (material feeding and drying, injection moulding, reheat stretch blow moulding and injection blow moulding)
  • All equipment - detailed for assigned equipment
  • Mould installation
  • Technical principles and drawings ( assemblies and spare part finding, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric)
Fault Analysis and problem solving:
  • Conduct fault analysis and problem solving
  • Product quality, process issues
  • Mould issues
  • Machine malfunction ( mechanic / hydraulic / pneumatic/ electric
Recognize and report problems to Maintenance Manager & Production Manager on other than the assigned equipment.

Maintenance:

  • Independently develop maintenance is done at required intervals according to the plans
  • By yourself
  • By service suppliers as agreed by Maintenance Manager & Production Manager
  • Document maintenance according to the plans
Spares:
  • Identify spares needed for assigned equipment:
  • In general
  • As a preventative measure identified during maintenance checks.
Machine Setting:
  • Independently develop machine setting (teamwork as needed)
  • Set and check that machines are correctly set for each run.
  • Document settings and setting adjustments centrally
  • If needed ( for fault finding, etc. ) the technician is allowed to temporarily run the machine with bridged safe switch, while present at the machine.
  • He must be aware of the risk that comes with such action and it is his responsibility to ensure he does not get himself or others into dangerous situations
  • He must ensure he takes the right precautions (e.g. know the movements of the machine, special PPE like face shields for such actions.
  • He must make sure other staff are not near the danger of the machines.
Management:
  • Liaise with Maintenance Manager & Production Manager to ensure machine availability vs. major maintenance intervals.
  • Have an overview what needs to be done and report to and report to managers.
  • Give completion dates and fulfil tasks required by Maintenance Manager & Production Manager
  • Ensure sound relationships and communication with internal work related staff (QC and Production) and external ( Toolroom, Technical department and suppliers.
  • Strive for improvement, research and make suggestions.
Administration:
  • Log jobs performed
  • Analyze Defect Register together with Maintenance Manager & Production Manager to assist in solving problems ( quotes on service, spare parts, etc.)
  • Spares:
  • have an overview of existing stock for equipment
  • Spare part analysis ( keep stock vs. source at breakdown)
  • Likelihood of wear / breakage vs cost vs. delivery time.
  • Report parts needed to Maintenance Manager & Production Manager and assist in decision to have on stock or source at breakdown.
  • Assist Maintenance Manager & Production Manager in ordering process:
  • Prepare documents
  • Follow up on orders
  • Plan for the year ahead, assist Maintenance Manager & Production Manager with work on budget for maintenance.
Health & Safety:
  • Ensure and enforce that aspects in area of responsibility conform to health and safety requirements.
  • Maintain housekeeping standards in area of responsibility. e.g. ensure cleanliness assigned machine and areas.
  • Work safely and report on safety hazards or issues.
  • Report any accidents, incidents, and near misses.
Quality:
  • Apply the company's quality principles and standards
  • Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Food Safety System Certification ( FSSC)
  • Food safety standards are site specific and at these sites employees should:
  • Apply the site's food safe principles and standards
  • Report any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor
  • Comply to and maintain all GMPs in relation to the company's FSMS ( Food Safety Management Services)
Self- Development - Growth - Training
  • Realistic assessment of own strengths and development areas and undertake actions to address weaknesses, if any that hinders the fulfilment of your objectives.
  • Keep abreast of innovation and technical improvements for further self-development and the development of the company,
  • Keep contact to your key suppliers and discuss with them.
  • Read operator manuals of machines
  • Teamwork and co-operation
  • Self- Management
  • Leadership and interpersonal relationship
  • Product and service quality
General:
  • Perform additional tasks as required
  • .Ensure team focus and accountability
  • Apply the company's principles and standards
  • Set standards to be a role model for the team

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