Machine Attendant

2 weeks ago


Kraaifontein, Western Cape, South Africa ExecutivePlacements - The JOB Portal Full time R47 225 - R94 450 per year

Recruiter:
Tiemedia Group (PTY) LTD

Job Ref:
SPI001

Date posted:
Thursday, October 9, 2025

Location:
kraaifontein, Western Cape, South Africa

Salary:
Daily rate

SUMMARY:
Machine Attendant

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: Machine Attendant
Introduction:
Our Client a leading Plastic Manufacturer in Kraaifontein is searching for Casual Machine Attendants.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Shift Start: At the beginning of each shift, you are responsible to familiarize yourself with all details regarding the current job running on the machine
  • Cycles: Operate injection Machine within the specified cycle. Report cycle change to Setter
  • Operating: Manual Jobs – Open Machine gate to remove completed product from mould. Make sure product is not scratched or get dirty marks. Once Product is removed ensure machine gate closed again

Automatic Jobs
– Ensure the production always falls directly into production crate at machine. Do Not allow crate to fill up.

  • Trimming: Check that all tools/ equipment (Cutters/Bags/Boxes) required for the job are available before operating the machine.
  • Pile Work: Sort, degate (remove Sprue) and trim products as specified on Production order. Ensuring pile work does not accumulate "Ophoop" by Assisting any fellow operators when finished with current task
  • Assembly: Assemble product as specified on Production order, ensuring jigs are used correctly
  • Packaging: Packing Instructions – Ensure production is packed in accordance with packaging instructions specified on Production order

Quantities:
Endure correct Product quantity is packed into boxes as per Production order

Labels-
Responsible for labelling own production box, ensuring box is labelled correctly. All Production boxes must go through weighing Station by end of shifte

  • Problems at machines: Immediately inform quality/Setter when problems occur at any of the machines affecting production targets, e.g.
  • Shortage of raw materials
  • Shortage of packaging materials
  • Any quality defects on components
  • Unable to start machine
  • Machine alarm cannot be switched off

Minimum Requirements:

  • Matric
  • Able to work night and day shifts

Compensation:
Salary based on experience

Please forward your CV to by no later than