PET Processor Technician
PET Processor Technician
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14-06-2025
Job Description
Our client based in Cape Town is a specialist is Packaging.
Purpose of the Role:
Ensure production equipment is in goods operating conditions and well maintained.
Ensure correct setting of machine.
Conduct fault analysis in case of malfunction or rejects.
Role: PET Process Technician
Location: Western Cape - Philippi
Industry: Rigid Plastics
Qualification:
Bachelors Degree / Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
5 Years relevant Setting experience
Knowledge:
Sound understanding of Drawings
Fundamentals of fault finding and equipment testing
Sound knowledge on Health & Safety - procedures
Skills
Career growth Packaging and PET processing - future growth
Decision Making
Able to make good business aligned judgement decisions at an
operational level whilst maintaining maintenance standards practices & procedures in line with defined and communicated
authority as per instructions
Accountability:
Responsible for all activities linked to position as defined
Ensure escalation to the appropriate level of authority
Communication:
Ensure transparent responsive and open communication between colleagues.
Responsibilities:
Technical:
Identify report and rectify all technical areas of concerns on assigned production equipment ( machines moulds etc.)
In-depth understanding :
Maintenance:
Food Safety System Certification ( FSSC)
Ensure production equipment is in goods operating conditions and well maintained.
Ensure correct setting of machine.
Conduct fault analysis in case of malfunction or rejects.
Role: PET Process Technician
Location: Western Cape - Philippi
Industry: Rigid Plastics
Qualification:
Bachelors Degree / Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
5 Years relevant Setting experience
Knowledge:
Sound understanding of Drawings
Fundamentals of fault finding and equipment testing
Sound knowledge on Health & Safety - procedures
Skills
- Installation of parts & related equipment
- Fault finding and problem solving skills
- Ability to act decisively and urgently
- High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
Career growth Packaging and PET processing - future growth
Decision Making
Able to make good business aligned judgement decisions at an
operational level whilst maintaining maintenance standards practices & procedures in line with defined and communicated
authority as per instructions
Accountability:
Responsible for all activities linked to position as defined
Ensure escalation to the appropriate level of authority
Communication:
Ensure transparent responsive and open communication between colleagues.
Responsibilities:
Technical:
Identify report and rectify all technical areas of concerns on assigned production equipment ( machines moulds etc.)
In-depth understanding :
- Product and its quality criteria
- Process (material feeding and drying injection moulding reheat stretch blow moulding and injection blow moulding)
- All equipment - detailed for assigned equipment
- Mould installation
- Technical principles and drawings ( assemblies and spare part finding pneumatic hydraulic electric)
- Conduct fault analysis and problem solving
- Product quality process issues
- Mould issues
- Machine malfunction ( mechanic / hydraulic / pneumatic/ electric
Maintenance:
- Independently develop maintenance is done at required intervals according to the plans
- By yourself
- By service suppliers as agreed by Maintenance Manager & Production Manager
- Document maintenance according to the plans
- Identify spares needed for assigned equipment:
- In general
- As a preventative measure identified during maintenance checks.
- Independently develop machine setting (teamwork as needed)
- Set and check that machines are correctly set for each run.
- Document settings and setting adjustments centrally
- If needed ( for fault finding etc. ) the technician is allowed to temporarily run the machine with bridged safe switch while present at the machine.
- He must be aware of the risk that comes with such action and it is his responsibility to ensure he does not get himself or others into dangerous situations
- He must ensure he takes the right precautions (e.g. know the movements of the machine special PPE like face shields for such actions.
- He must make sure other staff are not near the danger of the machines.
- Liaise with Maintenance Manager & Production Manager to ensure machine availability vs. major maintenance intervals.
- Have an overview what needs to be done and report to and report to managers.
- Give completion dates and fulfil tasks required by Maintenance Manager & Production Manager
- Ensure sound relationships and communication with internal work related staff (QC and Production) and external ( Toolroom Technical department and suppliers.
- Strive for improvement research and make suggestions.
- Log jobs performed
- Analyze Defect Register together with Maintenance Manager & Production Manager to assist in solving problems ( quotes on service spare parts etc.)
- Spares:
- have an overview of existing stock for equipment
- Spare part analysis ( keep stock vs. source at breakdown)
- Likelihood of wear / breakage vs cost vs. delivery time.
- Report parts needed to Maintenance Manager & Production Manager and assist in decision to have on stock or source at breakdown.
- Assist Maintenance Manager & Production Manager in ordering process:
- Prepare documents
- Follow up on orders
- Plan for the year ahead assist Maintenance Manager & Production Manager with work on budget for maintenance.
- Ensure and enforce that aspects in area of responsibility conform to health and safety requirements.
- Maintain housekeeping standards in area of responsibility. e.g. ensure cleanliness assigned machine and areas.
- Work safely and report on safety hazards or issues.
- Report any accidents incidents and near misses.
- Apply the companys quality principles and standards
- Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Food Safety System Certification ( FSSC)
- Food safety standards are site specific and at these sites employees should:
- Apply the sites food safe principles and standards
- Report any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor
- Comply to and maintain all GMPs in relation to the companys FSMS ( Food Safety Management Services)
- Realistic assessment of own strengths and development areas and undertake actions to address weaknesses if any that hinders the fulfilment of your objectives.
- Keep abreast of innovation and technical improvements for further self-development and the development of the company
- Keep contact to your key suppliers and discuss with them.
- Read operator manuals of machines
- Teamwork and co-operation
- Self- Management
- Leadership and interpersonal relationship
- Product and service quality
- Perform additional tasks as required
- .Ensure team focus and accountability
- Apply the companys principles and standards
- Set standards to be a role model for the team
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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