Mold Setup Engineer

6 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa O'Brien Recruitment Full time

O'Brien Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mold Setup Engineer to join their dynamic team in a leading manufacturing company.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in Injection Stretch Blow Moulding (ISBM) processes, with in-depth technical knowledge and practical experience in setting up and maintaining production machinery. Estimated salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Technical: Identify, report, and rectify technical concerns on assigned production equipment (machines, moulds, etc.).
  • Thorough understanding of product quality criteria, material feeding and drying, injection moulding, and blow moulding processes.
  • Perform mould installations and apply technical knowledge, including reading technical drawings for assemblies, spare parts, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
  • Conduct fault analysis and problem-solving for product quality issues, mould issues, and machine malfunctions (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electric).
  • Maintenance: Develop and follow maintenance plans and checklists.
  • Conduct maintenance independently and ensure it's done at required intervals, whether by yourself or external service providers.
  • Document all maintenance activities and proactively identify spares needed for preventative maintenance.
  • Machine Setting: Optimise the production process by setting machines for optimal performance and cycle times.
  • Ensure process integrity is maintained, amend and document new settings when necessary.
  • Management & Administration: Work closely with the Maintenance and Production Managers to coordinate machine availability and major maintenance intervals.
  • Report task progress and completion dates, ensuring communication is clear with internal teams (QC, Production) and external partners (suppliers, technical departments).
  • Strive for continuous improvement, providing suggestions for process and product enhancements.
  • Log completed jobs, analyze defect registers, and work with the Maintenance and Production Managers to improve production outcomes.


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