PET Processor

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking an experienced PET Processor to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities: 
Technical

• Identify, report, and rectify all technical areas of concern on assigned production equipment (machines, moulds, etc.).
• Have an in-depth understanding of:
  
  • Product and its quality criteria.
  • Process (material feeding and drying, injection moulding, reheat stretch blow moulding, and injection blow moulding).
  • In-depth knowledge of all equipment, detailed for assigned equipment.
  • Mould installation.
  • Technical principles and drawings (e.g. assemblies and spare part finding, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric).
  • Fault analysis and problem solving.
  • Independently perform fault analysis and problem solving (teamwork as needed).
  • Product quality, processing issues.
  • Mould issues.
  • Machine malfunction (mechanic/hydraulic/pneumatic/electric).
  • Recognize and report problems to the Maintenance Manager & Production Manager for equipment other than the assigned equipment.

• Independently develop maintenance plans and checklists (teamwork as needed).
• Report parts needed to the Maintenance Manager & Production Manager and assist in decisions to stock or source at breakdown.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager & Production Manager in the ordering process (e.g. prepare documents, follow up on orders).
• Plan for the year ahead and assist the Maintenance Manager & Production Manager with work on budget for maintenance.

• Ensure and enforce that all aspects within the area of responsibility conform to health and safety requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the area of responsibility (e.g. ensure cleanliness of assigned machines and areas).
• Work safely and report on safety hazards or issues.
• Report any accidents, incidents, and near misses.

• Apply the company's quality principles and standards.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Food Safety System Certification (FSSC):
  
  • Apply the site's food safety principles and standards.
  • Report any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor/Manager.
  • Comply with and maintain all GMPs in relation to the company's FSMS (Food Safety Management System).

• Realistically assess own strengths and development areas and undertake actions to address any weaknesses that hinder the fulfilment of your objectives.
• Keep abreast of innovations and technical improvements for self-development and the development of the company.
• Maintain contact with key suppliers and discuss innovations with them.
• Read operator manuals of machines.
• Read literature related to your position (e.g. on the internet, Google, etc.).
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Self-management.
• Leadership and interpersonal relationships.
• Product and service quality.

• Perform additional tasks as required from time to time.