SENIOR PROCESS TECHNICIAN - East London Verfied

Salary Negotiable East London, Eastern Cape East London, Eastern Cape more than 14 days ago 27-06-2016 10:24:54 AM
25-07-2016 10:24:54 AM
RedCat Recruitment is seeking a qualified and experienced SENIOR PROCESS TECHNICIAN for a national company – position based in East London.


WOULD ONLY SUIT A HANDS ON PERSON WHO HAS EXPERIENCE WITH INJECTION MOULDING AND THE PROCESS SETTING OF A PLANT.


JOB DESCRIPTION / REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12.
Code 08 driver’s license.
National Higher Diploma (T4/S4 Mechanical Engineering, or National Certificate (N5/N6)
(minimum qualifications are a National Diploma (T3/S4/N5) Mechanical Engineering, FMEA, SPC, Quality Planning. Problem Solving, basic knowledge of QS 9000, VDA).
Ensure adherence to project and timing plans in the line with the product development timing programs.
Previous working experience with injection moulding ESSENTIAL!
Previous working experience in the process setting of a plant ESSENTIAL!
Primarily engaged in utilising knowledge of valve gates, hot-runners, chillers/thermolators, robotics, and scientific injection moulding principals in order to keep all machines producing quality products.
Ancillary responsibilities include training new Mould Setters and Process Technicians in performing their jobs safely, effectively, and efficiently following proper standards; manage, motivate, and lead the Process Technicians ensuring appropriate direction, training, and evaluation; actively carry out knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
Maintain and monitor TS 16949 system, and ISO 14001 environmental systems.
Conduct daily observations of PPE use and safe work practices.
Adherence and coach employees as needed, set moulds, develop and maintain the process standards in which all parts are manufactured.
Stop the flow of production to correct quality issues and document any findings and/or adjustments on designated forms.
Maintain documentation closely following necessary time-lines on specific projects.
Work with toolshop for all tool repairs and maintenance.
Clearly communicate tooling and machine issues to department heads for correction.
Review production and operating records in order to resolve technical processing issues.
Assist in the repair and proper deliverance of material to injection hoppers through monitoring material feed systems.
Maintain a process log.
Troubleshoot processing problems including normal adjustments and checks.
Work with the quality department to improve process control.
Program, repair, and maintain robotic takeout equipment.
Shutdown and start-up of plant with tasks including turning off and on water cooling towers, air compressors, material feed systems and silos, machines, thermolators, air sequencers, hot-runners, dryers, and lights.
Perform mould try-outs and develop optimum cycles.
Develop set-up and processing parameters based on material, machine and mould capabilities.
Develop work instructions and process control instructions.
Start-up / shutdown plastic injection moulding machines including parameter setting.
Setup / write new process setting sheets.
Monitor machine / process operations to ensure customer specifications and established quality standards are maintained.
Investigate and resolve plastic part related problems in moulding operations.
Recommend part quality improvement and cost reductions. Work with IM engineering and mouldling toolroom personnel to resolve mould/part problems.
Assist moulding toolroom personnel in the installation / removal of injection moulds when needed.
Work with moulding maintenance personnel in order to resolve machine problems.
Organise shift technician meetings to review procedures, safety or other relevant moulding issues as needed.
Participate in continuous improvement programmes and support team efforts.
Conduct Quality Planning activities (APQP), process FMEA’s and Control Plans on products to ensure conformance to specification at design release and ongoing production.
Control Mould Change Team to ensure that targets are achieved and changes are done correctly. Ensure the tool changes are completed and the shift is stable before handover to the nightshift.
Person must be prepared to work overtime.

Salary offered: R25 000-00 per month + benefits