PET Processor

1 month ago


South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full time

Responsibilities:
Technical

- Identify, report, and rectify all technical areas of concern on assigned production equipment (machines, moulds, etc.).
- Have an in-depth understanding of:

- Product and its quality criteria.

- Process (material feeding and drying, injection moulding, reheat stretch blow moulding, and injection blow moulding).

- In-depth knowledge of all equipment, detailed for assigned equipment.

- Mould installation.

- Technical principles and drawings (e.g. assemblies and spare part finding, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric).

- Fault analysis and problem solving.

- Independently perform fault analysis and problem solving (teamwork as needed).

- Product quality, processing issues.

- Mould issues.

- Machine malfunction (mechanic/hydraulic/pneumatic/electric).

- Recognize and report problems to the Maintenance Manager & Production Manager for equipment other than the assigned equipment.

Maintenance

- Independently develop maintenance plans and checklists (teamwork as needed).
- Report parts needed to the Maintenance Manager & Production Manager and assist in decisions to stock or source at breakdown.
- Assist the Maintenance Manager & Production Manager in the ordering process (e.g. prepare documents, follow up on orders).
- Plan for the year ahead and assist the Maintenance Manager & Production Manager with work on budget for maintenance.

Health & Safety

- Ensure and enforce that all aspects within the area of responsibility conform to health and safety requirements.
- Maintain housekeeping standards in the area of responsibility (e.g. ensure cleanliness of assigned machines 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):

- Apply the site's food safety principles and standards.

- Report any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor/Manager.

- Comply with and maintain all GMPs in relation to the company's FSMS (Food Safety Management System).

Self-Development, Growth, and Training

- Realistically assess own strengths and development areas and undertake actions to address any weaknesses that hinder the fulfilment of your objectives.
- Keep abreast of innovations and technical improvements for self-development and the development of the company.
- Maintain contact with key suppliers and discuss innovations with them.
- Read operator manuals of machines.
- Read literature related to your position (e.g. on the internet, Google, etc.).
- Teamwork and cooperation.
- Self-management.
- Leadership and interpersonal relationships.
- Product and service quality.

General

- Perform additional tasks as required from time to time.