Setter

SUMMARY:
A manufacturer specializing in the production of plastic packaging solutions is looking for a Setter, in Philippi, Cape Town.

POSITION INFO:
In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring production equipment is well-maintained and operating at optimal performance. Your expertise in setting machines, conducting fault analysis, and ensuring process integrity will be crucial to our production team. 
 
Key Responsibilities

• 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)
• General 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 do fault analysis and problem solving in case of (teamwork as needed):
• Product quality issues
• Mould issues
• Machine malfunction (mechanic / hydraulic / pneumatic / electric)
• Recognize and report problems to Maintenance Manager & Production Manager on other than the assigned equipment

• Independently develop maintenance plans and check lists (teamwork as needed)
• Ensure 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

• Optimization of the production process, setting the machine for optimal performance and cycle time
• Ensure that the process integrity is optimal for each run, if not amend and record new process setting
• Document settings as per standard practice at the facility

• Liaise with Maintenance Manager & Production Manager (in charge) to ensure machine availability vs. major maintenance intervals
• Have an overview of what needs to be done and report to Maintenance Manager & Production Manager
• Give completion dates and fulfil tasks required by Maintenance Manager & Production Manager
• Ensure sound relationships and communication with internal work-related staff (QC, Production, etc.) and external (Toolroom, Technical department, suppliers, etc.)
• Strive for improvement, research, and make suggestions

• Log jobs performed
• Analyse Defect Register together with Maintenance Manager & Production Manager to improve production result
• Contact external suppliers as agreed with Maintenance Manager & Production Manager to assist in solving problems (quotes on service, spare parts, etc.)

• 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 (e.g., 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 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 standards are site-specific, and at these sites, employees should:
• Apply the site’s food safety principles and standards
• Report any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor/Manager
• Comply to and maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in relation to the Company’s FSMS (Food Safety Management System)

• 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 with your key suppliers and discuss with them
• Read operator manuals of machines
• Read literature that has to do with your position (e.g., on the internet, Google, etc.)
• Teamwork and co-operation
• Self-Management
• Leadership and interpersonal relationship
• Product and service quality

• Perform additional tasks as required from time to time
• Ensure team knows what to do and where to find information if you are not available
• Inform yourself about and apply the company's principles and standards
• Set an example, be a role model for your team and others in the way you work and behave

• Education: Grade 12 with a minimum N2 in Tool, Jig & Die trade theory and trade tested (red seal), preferable
• Experience: 5 years’ relevant setting experience
• Technical Knowledge:

• Sound understanding of drawings
• Fundamentals of fault finding and equipment testing
• Sound knowledge on H&S and safe working procedures
• Installation of parts & related equipment
• Fault finding and problem solving
• Good communication skills
• Ability to act decisively and urgently
• High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills

• Passionate to progress a career into Packaging for the future with an appreciation of the environmental concerns and impacts.
• Able to make good business aligned judgment decisions at an operational level whilst maintaining maintenance standards, practices & procedures in line with defined and communicated authority and as per instructions
• Responsible for all activities linked to position as defined
• Ensure escalation to the appropriate level of authority
• Ensure transparent, responsive and open communication between colleagues

1. Detailed CV
2. Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
3. Copies of relevant qualifications