Process Technician - EBM

MAIN PURPOSE:
Provide first-line operational support to ensure that quality standards are maintained, and production efficiency targets are met.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure proper and procedural start-up and shut down of machines.
• Ensure that Colour and resin material changes are done as per the production plan.
• Ensure that preforms are produced to the correct quality standards.
• Optimize and monitor machine process parameters and cycle times to ensure that they are within the set guidelines.
• Do basic troubleshooting of machine processing, quality and technical issues.
• Execute Setups, material and Colour changes.
• Execute daily, weekly and monthly machine maintenance.
• Do shift reports and ensure that shift hand over is done with all relevant information, including safety, housekeeping, process and other technical issues.
• Capture downtime codes and reasons on the ProLink accurately.
• Investigate causes for machine downtimes while on shift and give a proper report.
• Assist the team with production tasks to ensure that the production targets are met.
• Ensure and carry out housekeeping activities to ensure high level of cleanliness of the equipment and its surroundings.
• Ensure the necessary process parameters are captured, and records are correctly maintained.
• Interact with production team, identify and resolve issues as they arise
• Work closely with the shift QCs to approve the product quality during the first offs.
• Report technical requirements and equipment breakdowns to the process engineer and maintenance coordinator.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Post Matric qualification in a technical field (Mechanical / Electrical)
• Knowledge of and insight into mechanical operation of machines
• Knowledge of extrusion blow moulding and processing
• Knowledge of and experience in set-up of machines
• Experience in quality control testing
• Experience in working in a manufacturing environment'
• Strong process-orientation and systematic approach