Process Specialist Engineer

Processing Specialist Injection Moulding

Industry: Plastics Manufacturing
Shift: Straight Shift Overtime paid when worked
Reporting to: Plant Manager

A leading plastics manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Processing Specialist - Injection Moulding to join their operation. This is a hands-on technical role focused on injection moulding robotics process optimisation mould efficiency and production performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimise injection moulding processes including setup and cycle-time improvements.
• Manage and optimise moulds to maximise efficiency and longevity.
• Conduct mould material and process trials.
• Work closely with Maintenance on mould and machinery maintenance.
• Troubleshoot injection moulding machinery and attend to breakdowns when required.
• Work with Shift Teams Team Leaders and Setters to optimise production performance.
• Train and develop machine setters.
• Support continuous improvement R&D and quality initiatives.

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Mechanical Engineering BTech Mechanical/ Artisan
• Mechanical background essential.
• Extensive experience in advanced plastics processing within an injection moulding environment.
• Injection moulding machine setting experience essential.
• In-Mould Labelling (IML) experience essential.
• Robotics experience essential.
• Strong knowledge of polymer technology extruders and injection moulds.
• Experience in maintenance management.
• Sound knowledge of ISO procedures.
• Strong analytical logical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work overtime when operationally required.

If you have strong hands-on injection moulding experience combined with IML robotics and mould optimisation expertise we would like to hear from you. Send your application through to Mia Oosthuizen via the link!