Current Job Title - Blow Moulding Machine Setter(Single and Two-stage Injection Stretch Blow Moulding) references to Nissei/ASB/Sidel machines will indicate this
ONLY APPLY IF YOU CURRENTLY LIVE IN CAPE TOWN AND CAN EASILY TRAVEL TO THE CAPE TOWN SOUTHERN SUBURBS - APPLICATIONS OUTSIDE OF CAPE TOWN WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Purpose Statement
Ensure production equipment is in good operating conditions and well maintained. Ensure correct setting of machine. Do fault analysis in case of malfunction or rejects.
Main Outputs and Responsibilities for this Position
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)
General 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 do fault analysis and problem solving in case of (teamwork as needed)
Product quality 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 plans and check lists (teamwork as needed)
Ensure 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
Optimization of the production process, setting the machine for optimal performance and cycle time
Ensure that the process integrity is optimal for each run, if not amend and record new process setting
Document settings as per standard practice at the facility
Management
Liaise with Maintenance Manager & Production Manager (in charge) to ensure machine availability vs. major maintenance intervals
Have an overview what needs to be done and report to Maintenance Manager & Production Manager
Give completion dates and fulfill tasks required by Maintenance Manager & Production Manager
Ensure sound relationships and communication with internal work-related staff (QC, Production, etc.) and external (Bowler Plastics Toolroom, Technical department, suppliers, etc.)
Strive for improvement, research and make suggestions.
Administration (job)
Log jobs performed
Analyze Defect Register together with Maintenance Manager & Production Manager to improve production result
Contact external suppliers as agreed with Maintenance Manager & Production Manager to assist in solving problems (quotes on service, spare parts, etc.)
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 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)
Self-Development, Growth and 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
Read literature that has to do with your position (e.g. on the internet, Google, etc.)
Teamwork and co-operation
Self-Management
Leadership and interpersonal relationship
Product and service quality
General
Perform additional tasks as required from time to time
Ensure team knows what to do and where to find information if you are not available
Inform yourself about and apply the company's principles and standards
Set an example, be a role model for your team and others in the way you work and behave
The employee accepts that he / she may be required to carry out any other tasks as required by management based on operational requirements
JOB EVALUATION CRITERIA
Secondary Education - Grade 12
Tertiary Education (including Diplomas, Certificates and Degrees) - Minimum N2 in Tool, Jig & Die trade theory and trade tested (red seal), preferable
Experience - 5 years relevant setting experience
Competencies
Knowledge
Sound understanding of drawings
Fundamentals of fault finding and equipment testing
Sound knowledge on H&S and safe working procedures
Skills
Installation of parts & related equipment
Fault finding and problem solving
Good communication skills
Ability to act decisively and urgently
High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
Other Special Requirements
Passionate to progress a career into Packaging for the future with an appreciation of the environment concerns and impacts.
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 and 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
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