Job Description

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To operate and maintain the Sheetline Extruder Machines, converting PVC blends into medical-grade sheeting used in manufacturing PVC intravenous bags. Responsible for ensuring product quality, efficient machine operation, and compliance with pharmaceutical manufacturing standards, while maintaining accurate documentation for batch processing.
Key Outputs
Machine Operation and Setup:
Operate two Sheetline Extruders, including machine setup, start-up, production management, and shutdown procedures.
Perform changeovers on multiple die sizes (28", 40", 54", 60") as needed for varying production requirements, ensuring minimal downtime.
Quality Assurance and Documentation:
Maintain sheeting product quality standards by conducting in-process sampling and quality checks per SOPs.
Generate daily production batch documentation and records, verifying each step adheres to GMP and quality requirements.
Accurately complete daily Oracle batch processing to record production transactions, materials, and outputs.
Compliance with Safety and GMP Standards:
Adhere to and enforce GMP standards for pharmaceutical plastic production, following all relevant SOPs.
Follow OHS Act safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring all team members comply with safety protocols.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance:
Identify and resolve machine and product quality issues on Sheetlines, implementing solutions to optimize performance and maintain product standards.
Control waste and scrap rates by analysing root causes and implementing corrective measures to minimize material loss.
Perform regular cleaning of extruders and dies, conducting minor maintenance tasks to ensure consistent machine performance.
Supporting Production Processes:
Actively participate in team tasks within the Sheeting Section, providing support where needed to meet overall production goals.
Take on hopper-filler tasks across all extrusion sections as required, ensuring consistent material feed and smooth operation.
Waste and Efficiency Management:
Track and reduce machine downtime through proactive problem-solving and maintenance, maintaining efficient operation within the Sheeting Section.
Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics and Science.
• Technical qualification or certification in a relevant field (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Engineering) advantageous.
• Basic Plastic Skills Level II Certificate (recommended).
• Basic Computer Literacy (with proficiency in SCADA and Oracle systems as a plus).

Experience:

• 3-4 years of experience in basic machine operation, preferably within the plastic manufacturing industry (extrusion, injection/blow moulding, etc.)
• Proven experience operating industrial machinery or equivalent automated manufacturing equipment.
• Proficient understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• 3 months of experience working with batch documentation and production reports.