Production Technician

Supervision/Management: Technical Extrusion Specialist

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for quick, correct line set-ups and changeovers
• Perform tool changes and set-ups on all manufacturing equipment – ensure procedures are also performed correctly and effectively by all extrusion staff
• Responsible for the optimum utilization of the machines and manufacturing processes to ensure the best possible Performance, Availability and Scrap percentages (OEE)
• Responsible for optimum setup of feeders, drillers, coilers and training of supervisors on fine adjustments
• Order and parameter specifications inputs on MES in the factory
• Assist with planning and scheduling of production orders
• Assist with breakdowns and technical repairs of lines and ensure that equipment is in good working order
• Assist with maintenance and Lean projects and installations
• Responsible for line wear parts replacement stock keeping and replenishment (e.g. rollers, tools, rings, etc.)

Additional requirements

• Practical, hands‑on ability
• Ability to work independently
• Provide after‑hour support for the factory when required
• Standby - after hours for all production/technical problems
• Energetic and dynamic
• Excellent understanding of fast‑moving production processes
• Ability to apply logic to fault finding and problem solving
• Good communication skills – written and verbal
• Good numeracy skills and computer literacy
• Have a driver’s license and reliable transport

Education – minimum required skills/qualification

• N4 Electrical / Electronic artisan / Millwright
• Red Seal Certificate

Experience/fields of knowledge/preferred skills

• ±5 Years management of production processes
• Fast moving production environment experience

Employment conditions

• Working hours: Monday to Thursday 08H00 -17H00, and Friday 08H00-16H00
• Perform standby duties for breakdowns and production line support
• Permanent employment, subject to probation period of three (3) months

SHOULD YOU WISH TO APPLY:

To apply please email your cv to nsa.recruitment@netafim.orbia.com along with all relevant documentation by 12/03/2026

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