Plastic Injection Mould Setter (3-month FTC) - JHB

Our client in the plastic manufacturing industry is seeking to employ a Plastic Injection Mould Setter to join their team based in Kempton Park, Gauteng.

Exciting Opportunity: Join a dynamic and forward-thinking manufacturing team where your technical skills and experience will make an immediate impact.

Position Details:

• Position: Plastic Injection Mould Setter
• Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng
• Shift: Night shift
• Working Days: Monday to Thursday
• Working Hours: 10-hour shifts
• Contract: Temporary – 3 months
• Possibility: The position may become permanent depending on business requirements and individual performance.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Plastic Injection Mould Setter.
• Experience working on TMC and Borche injection moulding machines.
• Proven experience in setting, changing and operating plastic injection moulding machines.
• Ability to adjust machine settings and troubleshoot basic production problems.
• Ability to identify product defects and make the necessary machine adjustments.
• Basic knowledge of moulds, plastic materials and injection moulding processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical proficiency.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time-management skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to follow production instructions, job cards and product specifications.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and willingness to use the required PPE.
• Candidates must be comfortable working night shifts and 10-hour shifts from Monday to Thursday.
• Candidates must be willing to work on a 3-month temporary contract.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate and adjust plastic injection moulding machines to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Set up, install, change and remove moulds on injection moulding machines.
• Connect and disconnect water, air, hydraulic and other required lines.
• Set and adjust machine temperatures, pressures, cycle times and other machine parameters.
• Start machines and monitor production to ensure safe and correct operation.
• Adjust machine settings to correct defects and maintain required product quality.
• Read and follow job cards, production instructions and product specifications.
• Load the correct raw materials into machine hoppers.
• Monitor material usage and ensure the correct materials and colours are used.
• Inspect finished products and identify defects.
• Monitor and reduce scrap, rejects and unnecessary downtime.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Report machine, mould or equipment problems to the relevant supervisor or manager.
• Ensure production targets and required quality standards are achieved.
• Complete required production and quality documentation.
• Keep machines and work areas clean, safe and organised.
• Follow all company health and safety rules and wear the required PPE.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as instructed by management.

Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.

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