Mould Repair Technician
What you will enjoy doing
- Operate conventional milling machine, grinding machine, lathe
- Perform mould repairs and maintenance per quality system requirements
- Assure that the quality of the parts being moulded meet part specifications including part drawing, and cosmetic specification.
- Follow all safety requirements and ensure all safety devises in mould room are operational. Shut down, lock out equipment and inform supervisor if safety device is found defective.
- To perform and carry out Preventative Maintenance tasks according to schedules and procedures.
- Report all potential machine problems and malfunction of equipment in order to reduce unnecessary breakdowns.
- To record the spares usage during all P/M and servicing of mould to promote better cost control and future planning.
- To adopt and propagate a positive approach towards P/M and to understand and appreciate the advantage thereof.
- To work in conjunction with Production Staff and Process tech's to ensure optimum machine performance and eliminate unnecessary stoppages or breakdowns.
- Assist and educate, where possible, the correct handling and approach towards machine and equipment.
- To be familiar with all laid down quality standards and the maintaining thereof.
- To repair mould breakdowns as speedily as possible without sacrificing good craftsmanship or safety.
- Participate in all projects concerned with refurbishing, upgrade or installation of new or secondhand moulds, machinery or equipment as and when required.
- Strive to find new ideas or improve methods to increase production output or be more cost effective.
- To maintain proper communication and progress of outstanding workloads.
What makes you great
- 3 to 5 years' experience in a technical field, preferably within injection, stretch or blow moulding
- Preferred qualified Toolmaker trade
- Good English skills, written and oral local langague skills are required
- Ability to read technical drawings
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What you can expect working with us
- Market Related Salary
- Professional working environment with Global Exposure
- Pension Benefit
- Medical Aid
- Employee Assistance Program
- We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support
- We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility
- Your individual performance will be remunerated and your development will be supported by us
Contact
ALPLA PACKAGING SA (PTY) LTD
ms Busisiwe Hlongwane, Human Resources
2 Crane Lane, Lanseria Corporate Estate
1739 Johannesburg