Job Description

Process PET Technician

Ensure production equipment is in good operating conditions and well maintained by overseeing machine settings and fault analysis.

Ottery, manufacturing industry, 07:00 to 16:30, R500K CTC.

About Our Client

The client is a plastics manufacturing company. The organization focuses on injection moulding, reheat stretch blow moulding, and injection blow moulding processes.

The Role: Process PET Technician

The purpose of this role is to ensure production equipment is in good operating condition and correctly set for each run. It exists to provide technical support through fault analysis and problem solving for machine malfunctions or product rejects. The position contributes to the business by maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring machine availability for production.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize a minimum of 5 years of relevant setting experience in a manufacturing environment to manage production equipment.
• Identify, report, and rectify technical areas of concern on assigned machines and moulds.
• Perform independent fault analysis and problem solving for product quality, processing issues, and machine malfunctions.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans and checklists to ensure equipment is serviced at required intervals.
• Establish and document machine settings centrally and verify they are correctly set for every production run.
• Identify and manage spare parts requirements through stock analysis and preventative maintenance checks.
• Enforce health, safety, and housekeeping standards including compliance with food safety principles and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external suppliers to coordinate repairs and technical improvements.

About You

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant setting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelors degree or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical engineering.
• Grade 12 certificate.
• Technical experience in injection blow and stretch blow moulding processes.
• In-depth knowledge of material feeding, drying, and technical drawings including pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric systems.
• Ability to develop maintenance plans and perform independent fault analysis.
• Passionate about progressing a career in packaging and PET processing with an appreciation for environmental concerns.