Shift Technician

Responsibilities:

• Control and monitor of the extrusion processes
• Managing the production shift to ensure optimal efficiencies
• Take full responsibility for process and product quality
• Responsible for timeous, correct line set-ups and changeovers
• Tool changes, feeder changes and raw material changes
• Analyse process and product deviations and perform trouble shooting and adjustments
• High focus on OEE indicators (Availability, Performance, Quality)
• Monitor and inspect machines and equipment to maintain a high Ievel of mechanical performance
• Maintain team morale and discipline - control attendance and punctuality and keeping of records
• Keep production area and facilities in a clean and organised condition
• Responsible for shift safety and a good safety culture of the team
• Drive operational excellence activities such as 5S, set-ups, autonomous maintenance, root cause & corrective action, rapid problem solving, FIFO, tier meetings and skills development
• Do maintenance work on shift as required and assist with general maintenance activities

 
Qualification & Experience:

• N4 Electrical Qualification/ Millwright
• Red Seal Certification
• 5+ years in manufacturing environment (extrusion experience advantageous)
• 3+ years in a position that supervised/managed a team

 
Key Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
• Good numeracy skills and computer literacy
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good team player
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Energetic and dynamic

 
Additional requirements:

• Electronic fault-finding experience would be advantageous
• Driver's license and own reliable transport
• Forklift license
• Must be able to work at heights (good health - medical requirement)

 
Working hours: 12-hour shifts (Two days 06h00-18h00, two days 18h00-06h00, four days off)
 
To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to
 
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
 
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