Permanent Process Technician

Opportunity Available!! Our well known client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Process Technician to join their team in Pretoria Functional Definition: Set up machines and tools using the setting sheet for the part/s Trouble shooting. Set injection moulding machine using the process work instruction as guide. Set up and optimise the process settings on an injection moulding machine and the tooling (Hot runner system, sequential gating system and all ancillary equipment) to achieve a part quality level as required by a boundary or acceptable part sample. Strong Leaderships qualities required for the position to guide Setters. Job Description Follow the daily Production Plan for the changing of tools or instruction from Planner. Responsible for trouble shooting and fault finding in the injection moulding process in moulding plant Correct process related problems that cannot be solved by setters Liase with Process Engineering on machine, tool and process related issues or improvements Conduct run @ rate / mass production trials with customers and project team Training and development of setters and assistant setters Set up of assembly stations and poke yoke equipment in plant Conduct production tool trials to set up existing tooling on different machines Set up new tooling with Process Engineering department during launch Process verification on machines to confirm that setters are following procedures and settings sheets Create setting sheets Complete all technical process related documentation Start-up machines at the beginning of the shift when required. Have a good understanding of materials knowledge of processing parameters and settings Ensure that the tools are put into the correctly allocated machine as per plan . Installation of the tool into machine must be done within the allocated time. Correctly fit all water and hydraulic hoses as per setting as per setting sheet for the part/s. Resolve any Quality related part problems which vary from the accepted boundary sample. Understand and start up the robot where applicable Obtaining first off approval prior to commencement of Production. Authorising the COC for the part by way of signature. Authorising and completion of start- up checklist and in process monitoring sheets Placement of non - running tools in the correct area with the last off positioned on top. Attend to and resolve any non - conformances related to Quality or escalate problems. Carry out problem escalation procedure when M/C or tool problems occur. Report back and engage with management on all injection moulding process related issues in plant Ensure and maintain 4S activities are carried out in your working areas. Follow the safety rules. Ensure effective communication with other shifts to ensure smooth running of plant. Have basic working knowledge of IATF 16949 with regards to Quality and Process requirements. Basic understanding of SECTOR: Automotive