Setter

Cape Town Southern Suburbs
Salary: R20 833.00 - R1 736.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Warehousing Engineering
Reference: CPT000055/SM

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Employer: West Coast Personnel

A manufacturer specializing in the production of plastic packaging solutions is looking for a Setter, in Philippi, Cape Town.

In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring production equipment is well-maintained and operating at optimal performance. Your expertise in setting machines, conducting fault analysis, and ensuring process integrity will be crucial to our production team.Â
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Key Responsibilities

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

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

Identify spares needed for assigned equipment:

In general
As a preventative measure identified during maintenance checks

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

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

Log jobs performed
Analyse 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.)

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 (e.g., prepare documents, follow up on orders)
Plan for the year ahead, assist Maintenance Manager & Production Manager with work on budget for maintenance

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

Apply the companyâs quality principles and standards
Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Food safety standards are site-specific, and at these sites, employees should:

Apply the siteâs food safety principles and standards
Report any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor/Manager
Comply to and maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in relation to the Companyâs FSMS (Food Safety Management System)

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 with 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

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
Minimum Requirements:

Education: Grade 12 with a minimum N2 in Tool, Jig & Die trade theory and trade tested (red seal), preferable
Experience: 5 yearsâ relevant setting experience
Technical Knowledge:

Sound understanding of drawings
Fundamentals of fault finding and equipment testing
Sound knowledge on H&S and safe working procedures
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

Passionate to progress a career into Packaging for the future with an appreciation of the environmental concerns and impacts.
Able to make good business aligned judgment decisions at an operational level whilst maintaining maintenance standards, practices & procedures in line with defined and communicated authority and as per instructions
Responsible for all activities linked to position as defined
Ensure escalation to the appropriate level of authority
Ensure transparent, responsive and open communication between colleagues

How to Apply:
Submit the following documents inÂ one PDF:

Detailed CV
Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
Copies of relevant qualifications

Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Join us and play a vital role in shaping the future of the operations! Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The recruiter reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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