Job Description

Our client based in Cape Town is a specialist is Packaging.
Purpose of the Role:
Ensure production equipment is in goods operating conditions and well maintained.
Ensure correct setting of machine.
Conduct fault analysis in case of malfunction or rejects.
Role: PET Process Technician
Location: Western Cape - Philippi
Industry: Rigid Plastics
Qualification:
Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
5 Years relevant Setting experience
Knowledge:
Sound understanding of Drawings
Fundamentals of fault finding and equipment testing
Sound knowledge on Health & Safety - procedures
Skills

• Installation of parts & related equipment
• Fault finding and problem solving skills
• Ability to act decisively and urgently
• High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills

Career growth Packaging and PET processing - future growth
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 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.
Responsibilities:
Technical:
Identify, report, and rectify all technical areas of concerns on assigned production equipment ( machines, moulds, etc.)
In-depth understanding :

• Product and its quality criteria
• Process (material feeding and drying, injection moulding, reheat stretch blow moulding and injection blow moulding)
• All equipment - detailed for assigned equipment
• Mould installation
• Technical principles and drawings ( assemblies and spare part finding, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric)

Fault Analysis and problem solving:

• Conduct fault analysis and problem solving
• Product quality, process 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 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:

• Independently develop machine setting (teamwork as needed)
• Set and check that machines are correctly set for each run.
• Document settings and setting adjustments centrally
• If needed ( for fault finding, etc. ) the technician is allowed to temporarily run the machine with bridged safe switch, while present at the machine.
• He must be aware of the risk that comes with such action and it is his responsibility to ensure he does not get himself or others into dangerous situations
• He must ensure he takes the right precautions (e.g. know the movements of the machine, special PPE like face shields for such actions.
• He must make sure other staff are not near the danger of the machines.

Management:

• Liaise with Maintenance Manager & Production Manager to ensure machine availability vs. major maintenance intervals.
• Have an overview what needs to be done and report to and report to managers.
• Give completion dates and fulfil tasks required by Maintenance Manager & Production Manager
• Ensure sound relationships and communication with internal work related staff (QC and Production) and external ( Toolroom, Technical department and suppliers.
• Strive for improvement, research and make suggestions.

Administration:

• Log jobs performed
• Analyze Defect Register together with Maintenance Manager & Production Manager to assist in solving problems ( quotes on service, spare parts, etc.)
• Spares:
• have an overview of existing stock for equipment
• Spare part analysis ( keep stock vs. source at breakdown)
• Likelihood of wear / breakage vs cost vs. delivery time.
• Report parts needed to Maintenance Manager & Production Manager and assist in decision to have on stock or source at breakdown.
• Assist Maintenance Manager & Production Manager in ordering process:
• Prepare documents
• Follow up on orders
• Plan for the year ahead, assist Maintenance Manager & Production Manager with work on budget for maintenance.

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 machine 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)

• Food safety standards are site specific and at these sites employees should:
• Apply the site's food safe principles and standards
• Report any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor
• Comply to and maintain all GMPs in relation to the company's FSMS ( Food Safety Management Services)

Self- Development - Growth - 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
• Teamwork and co-operation
• Self- Management
• Leadership and interpersonal relationship
• Product and service quality

General:

• Perform additional tasks as required
• .Ensure team focus and accountability
• Apply the company's principles and standards
• Set standards to be a role model for the team